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retort
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retort
v.
make a sharp answer, give an incisive reply; retaliate, reciprocate, requite, return in kind; reply to an argument with a contrary claim
n.
sharp answer, incisive response, cutting reply; container used for distillation
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Retort
In a chemistry laboratory, a retort is a glassware device used for distillation or dry distillation of substances. It consists of a spherical vessel with a long downward-pointing neck. The liquid to be distilled is placed in the vessel and heated. The neck acts as a condenser, allowing the vapors to condense and flow along the neck to a collection vessel placed underneath.
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retort
Noun
1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
(synonym) rejoinder, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter
(hypernym) reply, response
(hyponym) sass, sassing, backtalk, back talk, lip, mouth
(derivation) come back, repay, return, riposte, rejoin
2. a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
(hypernym) vessel
(hyponym) alembic
(part-holonym) still
Verb
1. answer back
(synonym) come back, repay, return, riposte, rejoin
(hypernym) answer, reply, respond
(derivation) rejoinder, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter
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retort
v.
opáčit; odseknout
n.
odseknutí; křivule
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retort
Czas.
ripostować
Rzecz.
riposta; cięta odpowiedź; retorta
