pipette
/pɪˈpɛt/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A pipette is a small tube used in laboratories to measure and transfer very small amounts of liquid. It is common in science, medicine, and school experiments.
- The technician used a pipette to add the dye.
- Take one drop with the pipette.
- She filled the pipette carefully.
verb
To pipette something means to move or measure a small amount of liquid using a pipette. This word is used in laboratory work.
- Pipette the solution into the test tube.
- He pipetted the sample slowly.
- We pipette only a few microlitres.
Adinary Nuance
Pipette is more specific than dropper or tube. A dropper is often for everyday use, but a pipette is a precise lab tool. In scientific writing, pipette sounds exact and professional.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- ống hút mẫu
- Spanish
- pipeta
- Chinese
- 移液管
- Japanese
- ピペット
- Korean
- 피펫
Etymology
Pipette comes from French pipette, a smaller form of pipe. English has used it in science writing since the 1800s.
Common phrases
use a pipettefill a pipettepipette a samplepipette the solution
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is pipette a common word in everyday English?
- No, it is mainly used in science, labs, and medical settings.
- What is the difference between a pipette and a dropper?
- A pipette is more precise and used in labs. A dropper is usually for simple, everyday liquid transfer.
- Can pipette be used as a verb?
- Yes. In lab English, people say they pipette a sample or solution.
- Is pipette used in IELTS Academic writing?
- Yes, it can appear in science-related topics and laboratory descriptions.