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burette

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Burette (noun) means a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom, used in a laboratory to measure out and dispense liquid accurately. Example: “She filled the burette with acid before starting the titration.”

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technical A graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom, used in a laboratory to measure out and dispense liquid accurately.

"She filled the burette with acid before starting the titration."

"Read the burette scale at eye level to get an accurate measurement."

"The burette released the solution drop by drop until the colour changed."

formal A small vessel used at an altar to hold the water or wine for a religious service.

"The server carried the burettes of water and wine to the altar."

"A pair of burettes stood ready on the credence table."

How to use burette

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIt is a narrow glass tube with a tap that lets you add liquid a little at a time while you measure exactly how much goes in.

When to use it

This is a laboratory technical term, standard in chemistry teaching and practice.

Memory tip

Picture the tap at the bottom: that is what lets a burette control the flow, unlike a plain measuring tube.

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Easily confused with

pipette

Common pairings

fill a burette read the burette burette stand titrate using a burette

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Burette was taken directly from French, where burette carries the same meaning.

Origin: French

Synonyms

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Rhymes for burette

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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.

What is the meaning of burette?

"burette" (noun) means a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom, used in a laboratory to measure out and dispense liquid accurately.