verb
- sealed or made airtight with lute (a clay-like substance)
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The chemist luted the joints of the glass apparatus to prevent gas leaks.
- All connections must be properly luted before heating the mixture.
- The distillation setup was carefully luted at every joint.
- Ancient potters luted their kilns to maintain consistent temperatures.
- The laboratory glassware was luted with a clay mixture.