separating funnel

British  

noun

1. chem a large funnel having a tap in its output tube, used to separate immiscible liquids

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separating funnel

Pour 1 litre of fresh cow's or goat's milk into a large separating funnel, and heat in the steamer at 100° C. for one hour.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by J. W. H. (John William Henry) Eyre

When sufficiently cool, the soap solution is transferred to a separating funnel, 50 c.c. of ether added, the whole well shaken, and allowed to rest.

From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by W. H. Simmons

The whole is then poured into a separating funnel, when separation immediately takes place.

From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by W. H. Simmons

The bisulphide solution is decanted, or poured into a separating funnel and separated from the nitro-glycerine.

From Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise by P. Gerald (Percy Gerald) Sanford

If it appears to be decidedly alkaline, it should be poured into a separating funnel, and shaken with a little distilled water.

From Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise by P. Gerald (Percy Gerald) Sanford

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