Economizer

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Economizer \E*con"o*mi`zer\, n.
     1. One who, or that which, economizes.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. Specifically: (Steam Boilers) An arrangement of pipes for
        heating feed water by waste heat in the gases passing to


        the chimney.
        [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  economizer
       n : a frugal person who limits spending and avoids waste [syn: {economiser}]