Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The shell-like tube formed by many marine worms, especially by those of the genus Serpula.
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Examples
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The first consists of a platinum spiral worm-tube of about 40 c.c. capacity, immersed also in
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And the distilled vinegar, which is commonly sold in the shops, is truly poisonous, as it is generally distilled by means of a pewter or leaden alembic-head or worm-tube, and abounds with lead; which any one may detect by mixing with it a solution of liver of sulphur.
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