Decator

/ˈdɛkeɪtər/ noun

Definition

A machine or apparatus used in textile decating to apply heat and steam to fabric.

Etymology

From decate + -or (agent noun), from European textile terminology. Alternative form of 'decatizer'.

Kelly Says

Historical decators were powered by steam engines and could process entire rolls of fabric—they represented cutting-edge automation in 19th-century mills.

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