Tubulated retort — Retort Re*tort , n. [See {Retort}, v. t.] 1. The return of, or reply to, an argument, charge, censure, incivility, taunt, or witticism; a quick and witty or severe response. [1913 Webster] This is called the retort courteous. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tubulated — Tu bu*la ted, a. Made in the form of a small tube; provided with a tube, or elongated opening. [1913 Webster] {Tubulated bottle} or {Tubulated retort} (Chem.), a bottle or retort having a stoppered opening for the introduction or removal of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tubulated bottle — Tubulated Tu bu*la ted, a. Made in the form of a small tube; provided with a tube, or elongated opening. [1913 Webster] {Tubulated bottle} or {Tubulated retort} (Chem.), a bottle or retort having a stoppered opening for the introduction or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Retort — Re*tort , n. [See {Retort}, v. t.] 1. The return of, or reply to, an argument, charge, censure, incivility, taunt, or witticism; a quick and witty or severe response. [1913 Webster] This is called the retort courteous. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. [F … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English