retortshaped

Retortshaped refers to an object or substance that has the characteristic form of a retort, a type of laboratory glassware. A retort is typically a flask with a long, downward-sloping neck, designed for distillation or dry distillation. This shape allows for the collection of volatile products that vaporize and then condense in the cooler, angled neck.

When something is described as retortshaped, it implies it possesses a similar bulbous body tapering to a narrow, often bent or curved, spout or neck. This form is not exclusive to laboratory equipment; it can be used to describe natural formations, manufactured items, or even abstract concepts that exhibit this distinctive silhouette. For example, certain types of geological formations or the structure of some biological organisms might be referred to as retortshaped if they share this bulbous-to-neck morphology. The term emphasizes the functional or visual resemblance to the classic laboratory retort, highlighting its specific geometrical properties.