monte-jus

noun

(ˈ)mänt¦jüs,

(ˈ)mōⁿ ¦zhü

: an apparatus for raising a liquid by pressure of air or steam in a reservoir containing the liquid compare acid egg

Word History

Etymology

French, from monter to mount, raise + jus juice

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