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Bell jar
(gcide) | Jar \Jar\ (j[aum]r), n. [F. jarre, Sp. jarra, from Ar. jarrah
ewer; cf. Pers. jarrah.]
1. A deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for
holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental
purposes; as, a jar of honey; a rose jar. --Dryden.
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2. The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of
oil; a jar of preserves.
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Bell jar, Leyden jar. See in the Vocabulary.
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Bell jar
(gcide) | Bell jar \Bell" jar`\ (Phys.)
A glass vessel, varying in size, open at the bottom and
closed at the top like a bell, and having a knob or handle at
the top for lifting it. It is used for a great variety of
purposes; as, with the air pump, and for holding gases, also
for keeping the dust from articles exposed to view.
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bell jar
(wn) | bell jar
n 1: a bell-shaped glass cover used to protect and display
delicate objects or to cover scientific apparatus or to
contain gases [syn: bell jar, bell glass] |
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Bell jar
(gcide) | Jar \Jar\ (j[aum]r), n. [F. jarre, Sp. jarra, from Ar. jarrah
ewer; cf. Pers. jarrah.]
1. A deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for
holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental
purposes; as, a jar of honey; a rose jar. --Dryden.
[1913 Webster]
2. The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of
oil; a jar of preserves.
[1913 Webster]
Bell jar, Leyden jar. See in the Vocabulary.
[1913 Webster]Bell jar \Bell" jar`\ (Phys.)
A glass vessel, varying in size, open at the bottom and
closed at the top like a bell, and having a knob or handle at
the top for lifting it. It is used for a great variety of
purposes; as, with the air pump, and for holding gases, also
for keeping the dust from articles exposed to view.
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