imbik — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
imbik is used for these senses in English:
- alembic An early chemical apparatus, consisting of two retorts connected by a tube, used to purify substances by distillation.
- distiller A device or apparatus that distills, a condenser; a still.
- retort (chemistry) A flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.
- still A device for distilling liquids.
retort — full definition
- noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
- verb To answer sharply or wittily, especially by turning the original remark back on the speaker.
- noun A long-necked glass flask used in chemistry, or a sealed vessel used in industry for heating materials at high temperatures.
still — full definition
- adj Not moving; calm and motionless.
- adj Continuing to be the case up to now, often unexpectedly.
- noun Apparatus used to distill liquids, especially alcoholic spirits.
- noun A single photograph, especially one taken from a film.
- verb To make calm or quiet.