"pulse glass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pulse glasses [plural]
Etymology: So called from the pulsating motion of the liquid when it is warmed. Head templates: {{en-noun}} pulse glass (plural pulse glasses)
  1. An instrument consisting of a glass tube with terminal bulbs, and containing ether or alcohol, which the heat of the hand causes to boil.
    Sense id: en-pulse_glass-en-noun-k5T-WYMl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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