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; tubule, -ure

Example Sentences

In the case of solid reagents, e.g. phosphorus, the absorbing bulb has a tubulure at the bottom.

From Project Gutenberg

The tube, C, has a small lateral tubulure, to which is attached an India-rubber tube, with ivory mouth-piece; this tubulure enters C at right angles near the top, and traverses it to the bottom of the largest part.

From Project Gutenberg

The substance is heated in a retort a, which consists of a large bulb drawn out at the top to form a long neck; it may also be provided with a tubulure, or opening, which permits the charging of the retort, and also the insertion of a thermometer b.

From Project Gutenberg

To the side tubulure of the filter flask attach a 20 cm. length of rubber pressure tubing having a calibre sufficiently large to admit the ends of the pipettes.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

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