Phrase guide

thistle tube

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An item of glass laboratory equipment like a funnel consisting of a long, fine tube and a bulbous reservoir at the top. Used for introducing liquids, with care, into a solution.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

From its resemblance in shape to a thistle.

Across languages

Translations

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  • Tagalog: mikbansi — a small laboratory gas burner