Rejoinder - piece of lab kit (6)

I believe the answer is:

retort

(Other definitions for retort that I've seen before include "Sharp reply - lab vessel" , "Quick rejoinder" , "Rotter (anag.)" , "Answer in retaliation" , "Witty/sharp reply" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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