Definition of Reflux condenser

1. Noun. Condenser such that vapor over a boiling liquid is condensed and flows back into the vessel to prevent its contents from boiling dry.

Generic synonyms: Condenser

Definition of Reflux condenser

1. Noun. (chemistry) A water-cooled, double walled piece of laboratory glassware that is fitted on top of a vessel of boiling liquid such that vapour condenses and flows back into the vessel, preventing the contents from boiling dry. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Reflux Condenser

reflowable
reflowed
reflower
reflowered
reflowering
reflowers
reflowing
reflown
reflows
refluctuation
refluence
refluences
refluent
refluous
reflux
reflux condenser (current term)
reflux condensers
reflux conjunctivitis
reflux laryngitis
reflux oesophagitis
reflux otitis media
refluxed
refluxer
refluxers
refluxes
refluxing
refly
reflying
refocillate

Literary usage of Reflux condenser

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Text-book of Organic Chemistry by Arnold Frederik. Holleman (1920)
"9. The invention of this form of condensing apparatus is usually Fio. 8. — HEATING SUBSTANCES IN AN OPEN FLASK. Fio. 9. —FLASK WITH REFLUX- CONDENSER. ..."

2. A Text-book of Organic Chemistry by Arnold Frederik Holleman (1920)
"9. The invention of this form of condensing apparatus is usually Fia. 8. — HEATING SUBSTANCES IN AN OPEN FLASK. FIG. 9. — FLASK WITH REFLUX- CONDENSER ..."

3. A Text-book of Organic Chemistry by Arnold Frederik Holleman (1920)
"FLASK WITH REFLUX- CONDENSER. attributed to LIEBIG, although it was first constructed by WEIGEL in 1771. It consists of a glass tube aa, enclosed in a ..."

4. A Dictionary of Applied Chemistry by Thomas Edward Thorpe (1921)
"... pass through а reflux condenser, to remove some of the steam present, and then through a direct condenser, the gases from which are washed with water. ..."

5. Handbook of Pharmacy by Virgil Coblentz (1894)
"Flask with Upright or reflux condenser. Distillation in a Current of Steam.—This is applicable to such substances as are injured n when heated or distilled ..."

6. A Practical Treatise on Animal and Vegetable Fats and Oils: Comprising Both by William Theodore Brannt, Karl Schaedler (1896)
"274 exhibits a smaller steam distilling apparatus with reflux condenser manufactured by Volkmar, Hanig & Co. of Dresden. The lower portion of the spherical ..."

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