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Answer that's found in chemistry lab? (6)

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retort

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(Other definitions for retort that I've seen before include "Part of chemist's equipment" , "Lab. vessel; quip" , "Sharp rejoinder" , "Answering remark" , "Alembic; sharp reply" .)

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