burette Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom; used for titration
    buret.

WordNet

Bu*rette" noun
Etymology
F., can, cruet, dim. of buire flagon.
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) An apparatus for delivering measured quantities of liquid or for measuring the quantity of liquid or gas received or discharged. It consists essentially of a graduated glass tube, usually furnished with a small aperture and stopcock.

Webster 1913