To bend or curve back; as, a retorted line., To throw back; to reverberate; to reflect., To return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility; as, to retort the charge of vanity., To return an argument or a charge; to make a severe reply., The return of, or reply to, an argument, charge, censure, incivility, taunt, or witticism; a quick and witty or severe response., A vessel in which substances are subjected to distillation or decomposition by heat. It is made of different forms and materials for different uses, as a bulb of glass with a curved beak to enter a receiver for general chemical operations, or a cylinder or semicylinder of cast iron for the manufacture of gas in gas works.
retort:
you are retort about this
Unable to think of a suitable retort, i remained silent In response to the retort the chemist seized the retort.
the kid retort the answer to win the game
Pumpherston retort was created in 1894.
It is used to hold retort .
---- a retort is a glassware device used for distillation or dry distillation of substances
The retort quickly said the answer to win the game
A retort clamp is used in chemistry labs to securely hold a round-bottom flask or a retort in place during heating or other processes. It attaches to a retort stand and allows for easy adjustment of the height and position of the flask. This helps to prevent accidents and spills during experiments.
Why did he retort ? He is such a nice person after all! How did he Retort?
A condescending retort is a reply which conveys the attitude that you are better than the person to whom you are speaking.
If you're referring to cremation, the apparatus is called a Retort.