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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Example Sentences

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 Simmons, W. H.

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

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

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

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

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 Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

Decant the water, and wash the nitro-benzol two or three times in a separating funnel with water.

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