Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

burette

Noun
/bjuːˈrɛt/
Definition
A burette is a glass or plastic tube used in laboratories to dispense precise volumes of a liquid, commonly in titration experiments.
Examples
  • In the chemistry lab, the student carefully filled the burette with a blue solution for the experiment.
  • The precise measurement of the acid in the burette is crucial for determining the concentration of the solution.
  • She observed the dropwise addition of the titrant from the burette to the reaction mixture.
Meaning
The main purpose of a burette is to accurately measure and deliver specific amounts of liquid in chemical analysis.
Synonyms
  • Graduated cylinder
  • Measuring tube
  • Volumetric apparatus