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retort

re·tort

UK/ɹɪˈtɔːt/ US/ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ rare
verb (1) noun (2)

verb

1.

noun

1.

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

  • “it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”
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2.

a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat

Origin

From Middle English retorte, from Latin retortus, from retorquēre (“to be forced to twist back”).

Phrases

  • retort cell
  • retort curry
  • retort food
  • retort pouch
  • retort processing
  • retort stand

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