The word "ejaculator" (ɪˈdʒækjʊleɪtər) refers to a person or thing that ejects or releases something rapidly or forcefully. The spelling of this word follows the standard English rules for words ending in "-ator" (e.g. navigator, terminator). The "j" sound is represented by the letters "j" and "c" followed by "u," while the stress falls on the second syllable. Despite its somewhat graphic connotations, the word "ejaculator" can be used in various scientific and technical contexts.
The word "ejaculator" comes from the Latin verb "ejaculari", which means "to throw out" or "to shoot out". This verb is derived from the Latin prefix "ex-" meaning "outward" or "out of", and the verb "jaculum", which means "a javelin" or "a dart". Over time, the term "ejaculator" has taken on various meanings, including someone or something that emits or expels fluid or substance in a sudden or forceful manner.