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alembic: an obsolete kind of container used for distillation; two retorts connected by a tube

transformer collapse: an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage

melting pot collapse: an environment in which many ideas and races are socially assimilated

anvil collapse: a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering

mortar collapse: a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range; a bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle; used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall; plaster with mortar; "mortar the wall"

crucible collapse: a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions

apparatus collapse: equipment designed to serve a specific function; (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function; "the breathing apparatus"

lathe collapse: machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool

motor collapse: machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion; a nonspecific agent that imparts motion; "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action"

engine collapse: motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something used to achieve a purpose; "an engine of change"

retort collapse: a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat; answer back

machine collapse: any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks; a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point; a group that controls the activities of a political party; "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine"; an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently; "the war machine"; an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"; make by machinery; "The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars"; turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

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