Definition
burettes
noun
- Plural of burette; graduated glass tubes with a tap at one end, used in laboratories to deliver known volumes of a liquid, especially in titration.
Usage: Also spelled 'burets' in American English; Common in chemistry and analytical laboratory settings
Examples
- The chemistry lab was equipped with several burettes for precise liquid measurement.
- She carefully filled the burettes with the titrant before beginning the experiment.
- Burettes are essential tools in analytical chemistry for accurate volumetric analysis.
- The student learned to read the meniscus on the burettes to ensure accurate measurements.
- We calibrated all the burettes at the start of the semester to ensure accuracy.