Schlenk flask

noun

Schlenk flask

noun

Etymology From the inventor, Wilhelm Schlenk.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An item of glass laboratory equipment consisting of a flask designed for the extraction of air to leave an inert gas or vacuum before introducing the reagents.

Synonyms
Schlenk tube

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