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

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

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

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 Sanford, P. Gerald (Percy Gerald)

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)

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.