ASPIRATOR

aspirator

(noun) a pump that draws air or another gas through a liquid

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

aspirator (plural aspirators)

A pump which draws gas through a liquid.

A pump for removing gases or liquids.

A pooter (device for collecting insects).

Source: Wiktionary

As"pi*ra`tor, n.

1. (Chem.)

Definition: An apparatus for passing air or gases through or over certain liquids or solids, or for exhausting a closed vessel, by means of suction.

2. (Med.)

Definition: An instrument for the evacuation of the fluid contents of tumors or collections of blood.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition