HeyRuaHow to say “burette” in Irish
- Irish:
- buiréad
- English:
- burette
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “bur-AYD” /bˠɪˈɾʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- buiréid (burettes)
- Genitive singular:
- buiréid, an bhuiréid (e.g. sconna an bhuiréid, the tap of the burette)
- Genitive plural:
- buiréad, na mbuiréad (e.g. seastán buiréad, a stand for burettes)
What does “buiréad” mean?
- burette
- A graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom, used in a laboratory to measure and release exact amounts of liquid.Also: buret, measuring tube, laboratory tube.
“Buiréad” with the article
The plural of burette in Irish is buiréid. Here is buiréad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buiréad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buiréad, the Irish word for burette.
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Burette in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for burette?
The Irish for burette is buiréad (pronounced “bur-AYD”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buiréid.
How do you pronounce buiréad in Irish?
Buiréad is said like “bur-AYD” (IPA /bˠɪˈɾʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of burette in Irish?
The plural of buiréad is buiréid; with the article, na buiréid means “the burettes”. The genitive plural is buiréad, as in seastán buiréad (a stand for burettes).
Why does buiréad change to bhuiréad or mbuiréad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buiréad becomes mo bhuiréad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuiréad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between a 'buiréad' and a 'píopét'?
A 'buiréad' (burette) releases variable measured amounts through a tap, while a 'píopét' (pipette) transfers a fixed or small volume of liquid.
