Scientific Instruments

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 small container for holding liquid, typically with a narrow neck and a flat, round body

• The scientist carefully poured the solution from the beaker into the flask for further analysis.
• I always carry a flask of coffee with me to stay awake during long meetings.
• Hey, pass me that flask of whiskey, will you?
• Her laughter bubbled out of her like a shaken flask, contagious and joyful.

noun a tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for performing musical tasks

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• The scientist used a precise instrument to measure the temperature of the liquid.
• I borrowed my friend's guitar, it's a cool instrument to play.
• Check out this sick beat I made using my new instrument.
• Education is the most powerful instrument for changing the world.

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 the scientific study of small objects using a microscope

• Microscopy is a technique used to observe objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.
• I used microscopy to look at the tiny details of the specimen.
• Check out this cool microscope, it's perfect for some microscopy fun!
• Through the lens of microscopy, we can uncover hidden truths about the world around us.

noun relating to or involving sight or vision

adjective of or relating to the eye or vision

• The optic nerve transmits visual information from the eye to the brain.
• I'm getting my optic nerves checked at the optometrist tomorrow.
• I love these new sunglasses, they're so optic.
• His optimism was like an optic lens, refracting light into every situation.

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 An instrument used to record and analyze the spectrum of light emitted by an object

• The astronomer used a spectrograph to analyze the light emitted by the distant star.
• The scientist busted out the spectrograph to check out the star's colors.
• I'm gonna use the spectrograph to see what's up with that star.
• Her eyes acted like a spectrograph, analyzing every detail of the painting.

noun a device used for measuring temperature

• The doctor used a thermometer to take my temperature.
• I used a thermometer to check if I have a fever.
• I borrowed my mom's thermometer to see if I'm sick.
• The sales of the product can be considered as a thermometer for the market demand.

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.

noun a device used to measure the intensity of radiant energy, especially solar radiation

• The scientist used an actinometer to measure the intensity of sunlight.
• I heard that an actinometer is a device used to measure sunlight.
• Hey, did you know there's this thing called an actinometer that measures sunlight?
• Her smile was like an actinometer, bright and radiant.

noun a device used for measuring the density or specific gravity of a liquid

• The scientist used an aerometer to measure the air pressure in the laboratory.
• I borrowed my dad's aerometer to check the weather before going out.
• I heard you can use an aerometer to predict if it's going to rain or not.
• Her intuition was like an aerometer, always able to sense the changes in the atmosphere around her.

noun a device used for viewing the internal structure of the ear

• The scientist used an aethrioscope to study the atmospheric conditions.
• I heard they have this cool gadget called an aethrioscope for weather forecasting.
• Check out this fancy aethrioscope they're using to predict the weather.
• Her mind was like an aethrioscope, able to analyze and understand complex situations with ease.