Liebig condenser

noun

chem a laboratory condenser consisting of a glass tube surrounded by a glass envelope through which cooling water flows

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Add about 3 grams of the anhydrous sodium acetate, then 7.5 cc. of the acetic anhydride, and connect the flask with an upright Liebig condenser.

For less volatile liquids the Liebig condenser is most frequently used.

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