Definition

A laboratory glassware used for dispensing precise amounts of liquid, typically in titration experiments.

Example

The chemist carefully filled the buret with the solution for the experiment.

Conversation

Hey, do you remember the buret we used in chemistry class?

Of course! That thing was so tricky to handle.

Yeah, I always worried about spilling the liquid from the buret.

Same here! But it was satisfying when we got it right.

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Root Explanation

Buret originates from the French word 'burette', which is a diminutive form of 'bure', meaning a small container or vessel. The term refers specifically to a laboratory apparatus used for dispensing precise amounts of liquid.

Memory Tip

Think of a small 'container' ('bure') used for measuring liquids — that's why a buret is a precise liquid-dispensing tool.

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