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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A glass tube with fine gradations and a stopcock at the bottom, used in laboratory procedures for accurate fluid dispensing and titration.
2. 2
   measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom; used for titration wordnet
3. 3
   An altar cruet.

Synonyms

All synonyms

apparatusburetchemical apparatuscrucibletest tubevial

Etymology

Borrowed from French burette.

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