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Definition of "separatory" [sep•a•ra•to•ry]

  • Describing something used to separate. (adjective)
  • An apparatus used in separating, such as a separating funnel. (noun)
  • A surgical instrument for separating the pericranium from the cranium. (noun)

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Use "separatory" in a sentence
  • "Attach the nozzle of the separatory funnel to the filter candle by means of the perforated rubber stopper (Fig. 37)."
  • "Disinfect the filter candle and separatory funnel by boiling."
  • "Connect the straight portion of a ~Y~-shaped piece of tubing to the upper end of the sterilised tube and couple one branch of the ~Y~ to a separatory funnel containing the fluid inoculum, or insufflator containing the powdered inoculum, and the other to a hand bellows."
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