burette
1 synonym for burette, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom, used in a laboratory to measure out and dispense liquid accurately.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
buret
How to use burette
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fill a burette
read the burette
burette stand
titrate using a burette
This is a laboratory technical term, standard in chemistry teaching and practice.
Etymology
Burette was taken directly from French, where burette carries the same meaning.
Full origin of burette →Frequently asked questions
What is a burette used for?
In chemistry it is used to measure and add a liquid drop by drop, most often during a titration.
What is the difference between a burette and a pipette?
A burette has a tap and fine markings for controlled, measured dispensing, while a pipette is generally used to transfer a fixed or set volume.
Is burette spelled differently anywhere?
Yes, it is also written as buret.
