beaker
Translation
beaker
Examples
The scientist poured the liquid into a beaker.
The scientist poured the liquid into a beaker.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) beaker of (liquid) a beaker containing a liquid She measured a beaker of water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flask, glass, cup
Etymology
From Middle English 'biker' (goblet). The sense of lab equipment is from the 19th century.
Memory Tips
Imagine a beaker has a little 'beak' for pouring liquids.