distilling+vessel

  • 81apparatus — 1. A collection of instruments adapted for a special purpose. 2. An instrument made up of several parts. 3. [TA] A group or system of glands, ducts, blood vessel s, muscles, or other anatomic structures involved in the performance of some… …

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  • 82alembic — a•lem•bic [[t]əˈlɛm bɪk[/t]] n. 1) chem. cer a vessel with a beaked cap or head, formerly used in distilling 2) anything that transforms, purifies, or refines • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME, var. of alambic < ML alambicus < dial. Ar al the… …

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  • 83retort — I re•tort [[t]rɪˈtɔrt[/t]] v. t. 1) to reply to, usu. in a sharp or retaliatory way 2) to return (an accusation, epithet, etc.) upon the person uttering it 3) to answer (an argument or the like) by another to the contrary 4) to reply, esp.… …

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  • 84alembic — /əˈlɛmbɪk/ (say uh lembik) noun 1. a vessel with a beaked cap or head, formerly used in distilling; an ancient retort. 2. anything that transforms, purifies, or refines. {Middle English alambic, from Medieval Latin alambicus, from Arabic al anbīq …

  • 85matrass — /ˈmætrəs/ (say matruhs) noun a rounded, long necked glass vessel, formerly used for distilling, etc. Also, mattrass. {French matras tall bottle; ? from Middle French matras arrow, or from Arabic matarah leather bottle} …

  • 86still — I. /stɪl / (say stil) adjective 1. remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still. 2. free from sound or noise, as a place, time, etc.; silent. 3. subdued or low in sound; hushed: a still small voice. 4. free from commotion …

  • 87bolthead —   n. long, straight necked glass vessel for distilling; matrass …

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  • 88still — Equipment for the distillation of liquor, especially alcoholic liquor. Any instrument or device capable of separating alcohol from any liquid containing alcohol; a still worm, which is any vessel capable of being used for the purpose of… …

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  • 89reflux condenser — noun condenser such that vapor over a boiling liquid is condensed and flows back into the vessel to prevent its contents from boiling dry • Hypernyms: ↑condenser * * * noun : a condenser usually placed upright so that the condensed vapors flow… …

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  • 90matrass — n. hist. a long necked glass vessel with a round or oval body, used for distilling etc. Etymology: F matras, of uncert. orig …

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