tubulure
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tubulure
From French, dating back to 1790–1800; see origin at tubule, -ure
Example Sentences
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To reduce the level to various heights, it is only necessary to revolve the tube in the cork through which it is fitted to the tubulure.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 by Various
The vessel is closed by a loose conical lid, provided with handles, and perforated at its apex by a tubulure; it is mounted on a tripod stand and heated from below by a Bunsen burner.
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
In the case of solid reagents, e.g. phosphorus, the absorbing bulb has a tubulure at the bottom.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various
Through the tubulure of the retort there passes a bent glass-tube, T E, perforated near the closed end, F, with a number of small holes.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 384, May 12, 1883 by Various
Remove the cotton-wool plug from the tubulure and pour the inoculated medium into the glass vessel.
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
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