BURETTE

burette, buret

(noun) measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom; used for titration

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

burette (plural burettes)

(chemistry) A glass tube with fine gradations and a stopcock at the bottom, used in laboratory procedures for accurate fluid dispensing and titration.

(religion) An altar cruet.

Source: Wiktionary


Bu*rette", n. Etym: [F., can, cruet, dim. of buire flagon.] (Chem.)

Definition: An apparatus for delivering measured quantities of liquid or for measuring the quantity of liquid or gas received or discharged. It consists essentially of a graduated glass tube, usually furnished with a small aperture and stopcock.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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