2. Verb. (dialectal) To feed. ¹
3. Noun. A machine that generates froth ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Frother
1. one that froths [n -S] - See also: froths
Lexicographical Neighbors of Frother
Literary usage of Frother
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and (1917)
"The best combination consisted of pine oil as a frother, plus wood creosote as
a frother and selector, plus refined tar oil as a froth stiffener. ..."
2. Transactions of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and (1916)
"This new frother has been developed for the Copper Queen Co. at Bisbee, Ariz.
It has a horizontal shaft and a paddle wheel for a frother. ..."
3. Bi-monthly Bulletin of the American Institute of Mining Engineers by American Institute of Mining Engineers (1916)
"The best combination consisted of pine oil as a frother, plus wood creosote as
a frother and selector, plus refined tar oil as a froth stiffener. ..."
4. Flotation by Thomas Arthur Rickard, Oliver Caldwell Ralston (1917)
"The best combination consisted of pine-oil as a frother, plus wood-creosote as
a frother and selector, plus refined tar-oil as a froth stiffener. ..."
5. Testing for the Flotation Process by Arthur William Fahrenwald (1917)
"It would seem that when two oils are used, one for its filming effect and the
other as a frother, they should be used separately in the apparatus, ..."
6. Bookbinding for Amateurs: Being Descriptions of the Various Tools and by W. J. Eden Crane (1885)
"Devil," or " frother." This is a slight piece of tough wood, ... Jg.—" DEVIL,"
OR " frother." c%t about 3in. long and split, ..."
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