retort - Meaning in Punjabi

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retort - Meaning in Punjabi

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Definitions and Meaning of retort in English

retort noun

1. a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
2. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

   Synonyms

   comeback, counter, rejoinder, replication, return, riposte

   Example

   • "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"

retort verb

1. answer back

   Synonyms

   come back, rejoin, repay, return, riposte

Description

In a chemistry laboratory, a retort is a 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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