Laboratory Supplies

noun a medical instrument used for injecting or withdrawing fluids from the body

• The nurse carefully filled the syringe with the prescribed medication.
• I need to get a flu shot, so I have to get pricked with a syringe.
• I hate getting stabbed with a needle, especially when the syringe is huge.
• His words felt like a syringe, injecting doubt into her mind.

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 a type of strong, transparent polyester film commonly used in packaging and insulation

• The balloon was made of durable mylar material.
• I wrapped my sandwich in mylar to keep it fresh.
• I love the way mylar makes everything look so shiny!
• Her smile was like mylar, bright and reflective.

noun a chemical compound used in various industrial processes and as a reagent in organic synthesis

• Acetic anhydride is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry as a reagent for acetylation reactions.
• I heard that acetic anhydride is a key ingredient in making aspirin.
• You won't believe how potent acetic anhydride is in certain chemical reactions.
• The use of acetic anhydride in this experiment was like adding fuel to the fire.

noun a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid solvent used in chemical processes and as nail polish remover

• Acetone is commonly used as a solvent in various industrial processes.
• I spilled acetone on my desk and now it smells so strong.
• I use acetone to remove my nail polish, works like a charm.
• Her words cut through the conversation like acetone dissolving paint.

noun a type of solvent commonly used in nail polish remover and other industrial applications

• Acetone oil is commonly used as a solvent in various industrial processes.
• I spilled some acetone oil while working on my project in the garage.
• Be careful with that acetone oil, it's pretty potent stuff.
• Her words cut through the tension like acetone oil dissolving paint.

noun a type of glass that has been treated to block ultraviolet and infrared radiation, commonly used in photography and scientific applications

• The laboratory used actinic glass to protect sensitive materials from harmful UV rays.
• Make sure you wear those actinic glass goggles when working with the UV light.
• I always have my actinic glass shades on when I'm out in the sun.
• Her actinic glass personality shielded her from negative energy.

noun a flat, circular dish made of solidified nutrient medium used for culturing microorganisms

• The scientist carefully inoculated the bacteria onto the agar plate for further observation.
• I need to streak the agar plate with the sample before incubating it.
• Make sure you spread the stuff evenly on the agar plate.
• Her mind was like an agar plate, ready to culture new ideas and thoughts.

noun a solid gelatinous substance used as a culture medium in petri dishes

• The scientist carefully prepared the agar plates for bacterial culture.
• I need to set up the agar plates for the lab experiment.
• Let's whip up some agar plates for the bacteria to grow on.
• The agar plates were like a blank canvas for the bacteria to create their art.