Laboratory Equipment

noun a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone

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• The judge sat on the bench as the trial began.
• Let's go sit on the bench in the park and enjoy the sunshine.
• I'm just going to bench this project for now and work on something else.
• She knew she had to take a back seat and let others take the bench in this situation.

noun a container typically made of glass or plastic with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids

• The sommelier presented a rare vintage bottle of wine to the guests.
• Can you pass me the bottle of ketchup, please?
• Let's grab a bottle and chill at the beach.
• She kept her emotions bottled up inside for years.

noun a machine with a rapidly rotating container that applies centrifugal force to its contents, typically to separate fluids of different densities or liquids from solids

• The scientist used a centrifuge to separate the different components of the liquid mixture.
• We had to spin the test tubes in the centrifuge to get the results.
• Let's throw it in the spinny thing and see what happens.
• Her mind felt like a centrifuge, spinning with thoughts and ideas.

noun chemical apparatus - a set of equipment or tools used in chemical experiments or processes

• The scientist used various chemical apparatus to conduct the experiment.
• The researcher had a bunch of chemical apparatus to play around with.
• The lab tech was messing with all sorts of cool chemical apparatus.
• Like a magician with their tools, the chemist wielded the chemical apparatus with precision.

noun a substance used to preserve or stabilize something, especially a solution applied to a specimen for microscopy

• The artist sprayed a fixative over the charcoal drawing to prevent smudging.
• Make sure you use a fixative on your sketch so it doesn't get ruined.
• I always spray some fixative on my artwork to keep it looking fresh.
• She used his words as a fixative to hold onto her fading memories.

noun a device or compartment for freezing food or keeping it frozen

• The frozen food in the freezer should be consumed within a certain time frame.
• Hey, can you grab some ice cream from the freezer?
• I'm chilling in front of the freezer, looking for something to snack on.
• She felt like her emotions were trapped in a freezer, unable to express them freely.

noun the instruments used for measuring and recording data

• The instrumentation used in the laboratory allowed for precise measurements to be taken.
• The instrumentation they had for the concert was top-notch.
• I can't believe how cool the instrumentation was in that new song.
• The instrumentation of the team's defense was like a well-oiled machine, stopping every attack.

noun a type of coffee pot used to brew coffee by passing boiling water through ground coffee

• The percolator is an essential tool for brewing coffee in large quantities.
• I always use the percolator when I have guests over for brunch.
• My grandma's percolator makes the best coffee, hands down.
• Ideas percolate in my mind like coffee in a percolator, slowly brewing until they're ready to be shared.

noun a slender tube attached to or incorporating a bulb, for transferring or measuring out small quantities of liquid, especially in a laboratory.

• The scientist used a pipette to transfer precise amounts of liquid into the test tubes.
• I need to grab a pipette to measure out the chemicals for this experiment.
• Hey, can you pass me that fancy dropper thingy? I think it's called a pipette.
• She carefully pipetted her emotions into her journal, one drop at a time.

noun any watery animal fluid

• The dermatologist recommended using a serum to improve the overall texture of my skin.
• I love using that serum because it makes my skin feel so smooth.
• Have you tried that new serum? It's like magic for your face.
• His words acted as a serum, healing the wounds of her broken heart.

noun a tube or pipe used for drawing liquid from a reservoir

verb to draw off or convey (a liquid) by means of a siphon

• The scientist used a siphon to transfer the liquid from one beaker to another.
• I had to siphon gas from my neighbor's car because I ran out on the highway.
• I siphoned some cash from my mom's purse to buy concert tickets.
• The corrupt politician tried to siphon funds from the government for personal gain.

noun a kitchen utensil with a broad, flat, blunt blade, used for mixing, spreading, and turning food

• The chef used a stainless steel spatula to flip the pancakes.
• Can you pass me the spatula so I can stir the sauce?
• I love using my trusty spatula to whip up some eggs.
• She used her words like a sharp spatula, cutting through the tension in the room.

noun a thin glass tube used in scientific experiments to hold and mix small quantities of liquids

• The scientist carefully placed the specimen in the test tube for analysis.
• Hey, can you pass me that test tube over there?
• I accidentally broke the test tube in the lab, oops!
• Her emotions were like a bubbling mixture in a test tube, ready to explode at any moment.

noun a long, hollow cylinder used for conveying or containing liquids or gases

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• The lab technician carefully inserted the sample into the test tube for analysis.
• I saw a funny video on the internet of a cat getting stuck in a tube.
• Let's hit the tube and catch some waves before the sun sets.
• The artist used a tube of paint to express his emotions on the canvas.

noun a hollow container, especially one used to hold liquid, such as a bowl or a ship

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• The vessel was carefully crafted to withstand rough sea conditions.
• I love sailing in that vessel, it's so comfortable and spacious.
• Check out that sick vessel, it's decked out with all the latest gadgets.
• Her body was like a vessel, carrying the weight of her emotions and experiences.

noun a small, straight-sided vessel used in laboratory experiments or in spectrophotometry

• The scientist placed the sample in the cuvette before inserting it into the spectrophotometer.
• Make sure you put the liquid in the little glass thingy before you start the test.
• Don't forget to pour the stuff in the cuvette before you do the experiment.
• Her mind was like a cuvette, containing different thoughts and ideas waiting to be analyzed.

noun a device used to measure the refractive index of a substance

• The scientist used an abbe refractometer to measure the refractive index of the liquid sample.
• I borrowed my friend's abbe refractometer to check the purity of the oil.
• I gotta get my hands on an abbe refractometer to test this stuff out.
• Using an abbe refractometer, she could see through the lies and deception.