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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.]

  1. (Chem.) An apparatus used in separating, as a separating funnel.

  2. (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.