| 单词 | retort stand |
| 释义 | > as lemmasretort stand retort stand n. a stand to which chemical or other laboratory equipment can be fixed when in use, typically consisting of a vertical metal rod mounted on a heavy base. ΚΠ 1825 F. Joyce Pract. Chem. Mineral. 126 Place a small portion..in a small flask set in the retort stand. 1873 Garden 8 Mar. 178/1 The funnel should be supported on an ordinary retort-stand, and placed near the flowering plants. 1960 F. G. Mann & B. C. Saunders Pract. Org. Chem. (ed. 4) i. 71 In addition each student will require a lightweight 14″ retort stand. 1992 New Scientist 4 July 22/2 A junior doctor must point the laparoscope so that the surgeon can operate... The doctor, in Finlay's words, is an ‘expensive form of retort stand’. < as lemmas |
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