retort
/ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ noun C2- A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback. · He countered her insult with a clever retort.
Plural retorts
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Broad, low tables were scattered about, which bristled with retorts, test-tubes, and little Bunsen lamps, with their blue flickering flames.
The retort silenced Matthew if it did not convince him.
A large curved retort was boiling furiously in the bluish flame of a Bunsen burner, and the distilled drops were condensing into a two-litre measure.
Lady Lucas could not be insensible of triumph on being able to retort on Mrs.
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