Chemistry Equipment

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a device that emits a fine spray of liquid, especially for medicinal or cosmetic purposes

  • The atomizer is a device used to convert a liquid into a fine mist or spray.
  • I need to refill my atomizer with e-liquid for my vape.
  • Make sure you clean out your atomizer regularly to avoid any clogs.
  • Her words were like an atomizer, spreading rumors throughout the office.

noun a device that produces a flame or heat for a specific purpose, such as cooking or heating

adjective describing something that is capable of burning or producing a flame or heat

  • The laboratory technician used a Bunsen burner to heat the chemicals.
  • I'll put the kettle on the burner for some tea.
  • Hey man, pass me the burner so I can light up this joint.
  • Her passion for music was like a burner, always fueling her creativity.

noun a cork or other object used to close or block an opening

  • The stopper on the bottle was tightly sealed to prevent any leaks.
  • Don't forget to put the stopper back on the wine bottle after pouring yourself a glass.
  • I lost the stopper for my water bottle, so now I have to drink from a regular cup.
  • She was the stopper in the team's defense, always stopping the opposing players from scoring.

noun a type of container used for storing and transporting liquid gases, typically made of insulated metal

adjective relating to or characteristic of a Dewar flask or container

  • The scientist stored the samples in a dewar to keep them at a constant low temperature.
  • I need to grab the dewar from the lab before we head to the field trip.
  • Hey, can you pass me that dewar over there?
  • Her heart felt like a dewar, cold and untouched by warmth.

noun absorption cell - a device used in spectroscopy to measure the absorption of light by a substance

  • The absorption cell is used in spectroscopy to measure the absorption of light by a sample.
  • They use the absorption cell to see how much light the sample absorbs.
  • Check out the absorption cell - it's like a magic trick for measuring light absorption!
  • The absorption cell acts like a sponge, soaking up the light and revealing information about the sample.

noun a device used for measuring the acidity of a substance

  • The scientist used an acidimeter to measure the acidity level of the solution.
  • Hey, can you pass me the acidimeter so I can check the pH of this liquid?
  • I heard that new acidimeter is lit, it gives accurate readings every time.
  • Her sharp tongue acts like an acidimeter, always quick to point out flaws in others.

noun a device used for measuring the acidity or alkalinity of a substance

  • The acidometer is a precise instrument used in chemistry labs to measure the acidity of a solution.
  • I used the acidometer in my science experiment to test the pH level of different liquids.
  • Hey, can you pass me that acidometer thingy so I can check if this lemonade is too sour?
  • Her sharp tongue acted like an acidometer, always ready to measure the acidity of any situation.