Education - Laboratory and Geographic Instruments

Here you will learn some English words related to laboratory and geographic instruments such as "beaker", "microscope", and "globe".

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beaker [noun]

a container usually made of glass or plastic used in chemistry and laboratory

specialized laboratory tools used for safely handling hot beakers, glassware, or other objects during experiments or laboratory procedures

Ex: The lab technician used beaker tongs to transfer a hot crucible from the furnace to the desiccator for cooling and weighing .

a cylindrical glass or plastic tube used to hold, mix, or heat small amounts of liquids or gases in a laboratory setting

Ex: The teacher showed us how to heat the liquid in the test tube safely .

a cylindrical container with volume markings used to measure the volume of liquids

Ex: She carefully read the markings on the graduated cylinder to record the accurate volume of the substance .
pipette [noun]

a laboratory tool used to measure and transfer small volumes of liquid

Ex: The scientist demonstrated the proper technique for using a pipette to the students in the lab .

a shallow, flat-bottomed vessel typically made of glass or porcelain, used in laboratory settings for evaporating liquids to concentrate solutions or to precipitate dissolved substances

Ex: The laboratory technician used an evaporating dish to concentrate a dilute solution by evaporating off the solvent under reduced pressure .
crucible [noun]

a heat-resistant container used for melting or heating substances to high temperatures

Ex: The ceramic crucible was used to heat the ceramic material to its melting point .

a slender, cylindrical object made of glass, often used in scientific experiments, laboratory settings, or glassblowing

Ex: In the biology lab , students used glass rods to transfer small samples of liquid from one test tube to another with precision .

a piece of equipment used in a laboratory that can burn gas and create flames

Ex: We turned on the Bunsen burner to sterilize the glassware in the lab .
funnel [noun]

a cone-shaped kitchen tool used for pouring liquids or powders into a container with a small opening without spilling

dropper [noun]

a small tube with a tapered tip used to dispense small amounts of liquid in a controlled manner

Ex: The scientist used a dropper to add a precise amount of indicator solution to the reaction mixture .

an instrument that makes looking at tiny objects or organisms possible by enlarging them which is useful in scientific studies

Ex: The biology class spent the afternoon looking at plant cells through the microscope .

a conical laboratory flask with a narrow neck, used for mixing, heating, and storing liquids

Ex: The student heated the reaction mixture in the Erlenmeyer flask over a Bunsen burner .

a device that turns vapor into liquid by cooling it

Ex: The air conditioner 's condenser unit cooled the refrigerant gas , turning it into a liquid .
map [noun]

an image that shows where things like countries, seas, cities, roads, etc. are in an area

Ex: She discovered a hidden gem by exploring the less-known areas on the map .

a type of map that focuses on a specific theme or topic, such as population density, climate, or land use

Ex: The city planner used a thematic map to visualize the distribution of public transportation routes and identify underserved neighborhoods .
atlas [noun]

a collection of maps, charts, and geographical information typically organized by region or topic

Ex: The atlas includes detailed maps of every continent , along with climate charts .
globe [noun]

a spherical representation of the Earth or celestial bodies

Ex: The astronaut marveled at the sight of Earth from space , resembling the globe he studied in school .
compass [noun]

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

Ex: She checked the compass to ensure they were heading north towards the mountain base camp .

a piece of equipment by which the far objects, particularly those in space, are made clearly visible

Ex: A telescope can help you see planets that are millions of miles away .

a computer-based system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data

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