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Definition
Beaker; a flat-bottomed, cylindrical glass container with a pouring lip, commonly used in laboratories.
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How it's used
Primarily used in scientific or educational settings, this term is the standard translation for the laboratory glassware. Unlike everyday cups, it specifically refers to the cylindrical vessel with a pouring spout used for measuring or mixing chemicals. It is rarely encountered outside of a school laboratory or professional research environment.
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What kind of liquid is inside this beaker?
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Common phrases
laboratory beaker
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