Allihn condenser

noun

Al·​lihn condenser
(ˈ)a¦lēn-
: a condenser similar to a Liebig condenser with an inner tube consisting of a series of bulbs

Word History

Etymology

after Felix Richard Allihn †1915 German chemist

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Allihn condenser was in 1895

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“Allihn condenser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Allihn%20condenser. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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