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burette

Syllabification: (bu·rette)
Pronunciation: /byo͝oˈret/

(also buret)
Definition of burette

noun

  • a graduated glass tube with a tap at one end, for delivering known volumes of a liquid, especially in titrations.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, from buire 'jug', of Germanic origin; related to German Bauch 'stomach'

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