MATRASS
\mˈatɹas], \mˈatɹas], \m_ˈa_t_ɹ_a_s]\
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A glass vessel with a long neck; and a round, and sometimes oval, body. It may be furnished with tubulures, or not. It is used in Pharmacy for distillation, digestion, &c.
By Robley Dunglison
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