Laboratory Equipment Terminology

noun a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a thin threadlike manner

verb to fall or let fall in drops

• The scientist carefully measured each drop of the solution before adding it to the mixture.
• I'll just drop by your place later to pick up the book.
• Let's hit up that new club and drop it like it's hot!
• After the argument, she felt a drop in her confidence.

noun a small piece of absorbent material attached to the end of a stick or wire, used for cleaning or applying medication

verb to clean or apply medication with a swab

• The nurse used a sterile swab to collect a sample for testing.
• I had to swab the inside of my cheek for a DNA test.
• He swabbed the spill with a paper towel.
• The artist used a swab of paint to create a beautiful masterpiece.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (e.g. absorption, pipette)

• The scientist carefully used the absorption pipette to measure the exact volume of the liquid sample.
• I always make sure to use the absorption pipette when I need to transfer small amounts of liquid.
• Dude, pass me that absorption pipette so I can do some precise measurements.
• Her words were like an absorption pipette, carefully extracting the truth from the situation.

noun a substance or material that is able to withstand the corrosive effects of acid

• The new coating on this material is designed to be acid resist, making it ideal for use in corrosive environments.
• This stuff is acid resist, so you don't have to worry about spills or splashes.
• I heard these shoes are acid resist, so they'll stay looking fresh no matter what.
• Her resilience is like an acid resist coating, nothing seems to break her spirit.