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    Interchangeable ground-glass joints

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    Joints of standard sizes that give a good seal and resist attack by organic vapours, so pieces can be joined without corks or rubber bungs.
    OCR · Nitrogen compounds, polymers and synthesis - 6.2.5 Organic synthesis

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