tubulure

American  

[too-byuh-ler, tyoo-] / ˈtu bjə lər, ˈtju- /

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

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)

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

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

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

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