matrass

or mat·trass

[ ma-truhs ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a rounded, long-necked glass container, formerly used for distilling and dissolving substances.

matrass

/ ˈmætrəs /

noun

1. obsolete.
   chem a long-necked glass flask, used for distilling, dissolving substances, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of matrass¹

1595–1605; < French matras, perhaps < Arabic maṭarah leather bottle < Greek metrētḗs a liquid measure

Word History and Origins

Origin of matrass¹

C17: from French, perhaps related to Latin mētiri to measure

Example Sentences

The powder adhering to the matrass should be washed out and thrown on the filter by the help of a little water.

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The matrass is then dexterously removed, without letting its water overflow the crucible.

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This is made to boil for about 10 minutes, and is then poured off, when the matrass is filled up with distilled water to the brim.

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The whole are put into a matrass, and exposed to the sun for two months during the hottest season of the year.

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The process being terminated, the matrass will contain about 43 fl.

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