dropping bottle

noun

1

: a small pitcher-shaped bottle with a curved or tapered neck used to supply liquids in small amounts (as to test tubes) compare burette

2

a

: a small bottle with a grooved glass stopper and neck permitting the contents to be poured out in drops

b

: a bottle furnished with a dropper or a glass rod applicator

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Kids Definition

dropping bottle

noun

: a bottle designed to supply liquid in drops

especially : a bottle with a dropper