Definition of "retorts" [retorts]

• Plural form of retort. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of retort. (verb)

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• "It's a narrative that's deep inside of us -- the common humanity of the little people that just get run over by power-mongerers -- and the pathetic nature of the retorts from the right demonstrates the power of this narrative."
• "When various types of coal are heated in retorts or generally enclosed vessels from which air is excluded - so-called dry distillation - coke remains, while the hydrogen is released, partly as volatile hydrocarbons and other chemical compounds and partly in a free state or as worthless water."
• "Acid food products only require heating to temperatures below 100°C in order to inactivate naturally occurring enzymes and destroy most micro-organisms present Low-acid foods on the other hand need to be heated in pressure vessels, called retorts, at 121°C for a pre-determined time based on the product and size of can being processed."