Definition

A glass tube used in laboratories to measure and dispense precise amounts of liquid, featuring a stopcock at the bottom to control the flow.

Example

The chemist carefully filled the burette with the solution for the titration experiment.

Conversation

I need to use the burette for my chemistry experiment tomorrow.

Oh, do you know how to set it up properly?

Yeah, I just have to make sure the stopcock is working right.

Good idea! A faulty burette could really mess up your results.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Burette → The word 'burette' comes from the French 'burette', which is a diminutive form of 'bure', meaning a small container or vessel. It refers specifically to a small graduated glass tube used in laboratories for dispensing precise amounts of liquid.

Memory Tip

Think of a small 'container' ('bure') used for measuring liquids — that's why a burette is a small vessel for dispensing precise amounts.

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