A pear-shaped earthenware or glass pot, open at both ends to enable a series to be fitted one above another, formerly used in sublimation and…

A container in which substances are heated in order to sublime them. Cf. sublimator, n. 1.

An alembic or similar container used in alchemy.

? A kind of large crucible.

A pot or pot-shaped receptacle in which fuel is burnt, spec. one in a stove or furnace.

A vessel or organ of digestion.

A strong close vessel in which bones or other substances may be subjected to the action of water or other liquid at a temperature and pressure…

Chemistry. A shallow saucer, for roasting samples of ores, or for evaporating.

a vessel filled with liquid (usually water or mercury) used for collecting gas by displacing liquid from a jar inverted in the vessel; cf. hydro-pneu…

A tank or reservoir; a vessel for holding any liquid or gas.

Of things: An apparatus, vessel, etc., used for collecting something (variously applied in technical use). So collector ring, collector shoe (see…

A small container for chemicals.