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die Pipette

pipette, dropper

Der Chemiker benutzt eine Pipette.

The chemist uses a pipette.

Mit der Pipette kann man Flüssigkeiten dosieren.

You can measure out liquids with the pipette.

to use ((sth.)) to use sth. The lab technician uses a pipette.

Synonyms: dropper, Tropfenzähler; Other lab equipment: burette, measuring cylinder

From Italian 'pipetta', a diminutive of 'pipa' (pipe). It's essentially a 'little pipe'.

Picture a tiny 'pipe' used in a lab to transfer drops of liquid. The visual connection to 'pipe' makes it easy to remember.

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