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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The heating apparatus used in chemical laboratories in carrying out the usual process for the ultimate analysis of an organic substance by subjecting it to complete combustion and collecting the products.
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The tube is then placed in a small combustion-furnace, and connected with calcium chloride and potash bulbs, as shown in fig. 78.
A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. Cornelius Beringer 1886
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