burette

noun

bu·rette | \byu̇-ˈret

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variants: or buret

Definition of burette

: a graduated glass tube with a small aperture and stopcock for delivering measured quantities of liquid or for measuring the liquid or gas received or discharged

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The first known use of burette was in 1836

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burette

noun

bu·rette

variants: or buret \byu̇-ˈret

\

Medical Definition of burette

: a graduated glass tube with a small aperture and stopcock for delivering measured quantities of liquid or for measuring the liquid or gas received or discharged

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