Laboratory Instruments

noun A magnifying glass or lens used to make something appear larger or more detailed.

• The scientist used a magnifier to examine the tiny details of the specimen.
• Can you pass me the magnifier so I can get a closer look?
• I found this cool magnifier at the thrift store for a bargain.
• His intelligence acted as a magnifier, allowing him to see connections others couldn't.

noun a device used to measure the amount of water vapor in the air by absorbing moisture from the air

• The absorption hygrometer is a highly accurate device used to measure the humidity levels in the air.
• I heard that the absorption hygrometer can tell you exactly how humid it is in your room.
• Yo, did you see that new absorption hygrometer? It's supposed to be lit!
• Her intuition was like an absorption hygrometer, always sensing the emotional humidity in the room.

noun a person or thing that acetylates, or adds an acetyl group to a compound

• The acetylizer is a crucial piece of equipment in the chemical industry.
• Have you seen how the acetylizer works? It's pretty cool!
• I heard they're upgrading the acetylizer to make it more efficient.
• She was like an acetylizer, breaking down complex problems into simpler components.

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.