Pronunciation: /duːər/
noun a type of container used for storing and transporting liquid gases, typically made of insulated metal
A1 I saw dewar on the grass in the morning.
A2 The dewar was still present on the leaves as the sun rose.
B1 The gardener used a dewar to water the plants early in the day.
B2 The dewar collected the morning dew for later use in the greenhouse.
C1 The intricate design of the dewar allowed for efficient collection of dew.
C2 The dewar's double-walled construction prevented condensation and maintained the temperature inside.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a Dewar flask or container
A1 The dewar container kept the liquid nitrogen cold.
A2 The scientist used a dewar flask to store the samples at low temperatures.
B1 The dewar vessel is designed to prevent heat transfer and maintain the temperature of the contents.
B2 The dewar insulation ensures that the stored material remains at the desired temperature for extended periods.
C1 The dewar technology used in this research facility is state-of-the-art.
C2 The dewar system implemented in the lab is highly efficient and reliable.
formal The scientist stored the samples in a dewar to keep them at a constant low temperature.
informal I need to grab the dewar from the lab before we head to the field trip.
slang Hey, can you pass me that dewar over there?
figurative Her heart felt like a dewar, cold and untouched by warmth.
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