tubulure

American  

[too-byuh-ler, tyoo-] / ˈtu byə lər, ˈtyu- /

noun

1. a short tubular opening, as in a glass jar or at the top of a retort.

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Etymology

Origin of tubulure

From French, dating back to 1790–1800; see origin at tubule, -ure

Example Sentences

A tubulure, D, usually closed by a plug, Bo, communicates with the inner receptacle, R. This is capable of serving in certain experiments in condensation.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 821, September 26, 1891 by Various

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

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

In one side of this box there is a tubulure that gives passage to the electric cable whose conductors are fastened to the terminals.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885 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 Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)