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Separatory
Separatory \Sep"a*ra*to*ry\, a.
Separative.
--Cheyne.
Separatory
Separatory \Sep"a*ra*to*ry\, n. [Cf. F. s['e]paratoire.]
(Chem.) An apparatus used in separating, as a separating funnel.
(Surg.) A surgical instrument for separating the pericranium from the cranium. [Obs.]
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separatory
a. Used to separate. n. 1 (context obsolete chemistry English) An apparatus used in separating, such as a separating funnel. 2 (context obsolete surgery English) A surgical instrument for separating the pericranium from the cranium.
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Usage examples of "separatory".
Now grab that separatory funnel and pour in some distilled water from that jug, there.
He learned how to use a separatory funnel that could draw off the purest oil of crushed lemon rinds from the milky dregs.