Pipette (Noun)
Meaning
Measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The scientist carefully used a pipette to transfer a precise amount of DNA solution into the test tube.
- She reached for the pipette on her lab bench to measure out the exact amount of chemical required for the experiment.
- The new pipette was calibrated to ensure accurate measurements of the liquid samples.
- Using a pipette, the researcher was able to isolate a small volume of the substance for further analysis.
- The laboratory assistant filled the pipette with distilled water and then slowly added it to the reaction mixture.