She was breathing oxygen through a tube. watched the liquid move through the tube between the flasks and recorded the movement in his chemistry notebook
Recent Examples on the WebSarah explains that the water is heavier than the air in the tube, so it always gets pulled down to the bottom. Jose A. Del Real, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 True to its name, this topical lip plumper is akin to a cosmetic injectable in a tube. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 10 Sep. 2022 Stuff parlor pizza dough (or the kind sold in a tube at the supermarket) with marinara sauce, sautéed veggies, shredded rotisserie or leftover chicken, and cheese. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 Electrical wiring and the like are encased in a tube that runs at the center of the ceiling like a vein. Sophy Chaffee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 Ideal for after a sunburn, chemical peel, or other skin-aggravating event, this soothing and hydrating mask is a miracle in a tube. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 29 July 2022 The gloss that looked golden in the tube transformed into a transparent shade full of golden flecks when applied to my lips. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 29 July 2022 Yes, the mental picture most of us conjure up is of glue, whether in a tube, pre-applied to a label or sticker, and so forth. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 21 July 2022 Perched on top of Present Company is a shirtless but hatted Santa Claus, wearing sunglasses and chilling in a tube. Emma Balter, Chron, 11 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
French, from Latin tubus; akin to Latin tuba trumpet