What does burette mean?

burette in AZ Dictionary

(n) A uniform-bore cup tube with good gradations and a stopcock at the bottom, made use of particularly in laboratory processes for precise liquid dispensing and dimension.
(n) A glass tube with good gradations and a stopcock at the end, found in laboratory treatments for precise liquid dispensing and titration.
(n) An apparatus for delivering calculated quantities of liquid or for calculating the quantity of liquid or fuel received or discharged. It consists basically of a graduated glass pipe, typically furnished with a little aperture and stopcock.

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    • measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
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