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regenerator(1) In communications, the same as a repeater. regenerator [rē′jen·ə‚rād·ər] (chemical engineering) Device or system used to return a system or a component of it to full strength in a chemical process; examples are a furnace to burn carbon from a catalyst, a tower to wash impurities from clay, and a flush system to clean off the surface of filter media. (electronics) A circuit that repeatedly supplies current to a display or memory device to prevent data from decaying. (mechanical engineering) A device used with hot-air engines and gas-burning furnaces which transfers heat from effluent gases to incoming air or gas. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I suppose it was a necessary incident to wisdom in us both; but, some how or other, instead of being actor and regenerator in society, I became a piece of driftwood, and have been floating and eddying about, ever since. He was no longer the energetic regenerator of his species I had encountered in the morning. |
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