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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

Derived from the Italian word 'pipetta', which means 'little pipe'. It shares a root with the English word 'pipe'.

Think of a small 'pipe' for precise liquid handling. Visualizing a scientist using it in a laboratory helps solidify the meaning.

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