doser

/ˈdoʊsər/
noun
  1. A device or person that measures and gives out a specific amount of something, such as medicine, chemicals, or food.
    • The factory installed a chemical doser to mix the cleaning solution with water at the correct ratio.
    • The pharmacist used an automatic doser to fill each pill bottle with exactly 30 tablets.
    • Our new coffee machine has a built-in doser that adds the right amount of grounds for each cup.
  2. A person who takes a specific amount of a drug or medication, especially in a recreational or habitual context.
    • The clinic warned that being a frequent doser of painkillers could lead to dependency.
    • Some athletes become careful dosers of supplements to improve their performance.
    • He was a regular doser of the new migraine medication, taking it exactly as prescribed.
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