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Beaker

Definition:

A beaker is a cylindrical glass or plastic container used in laboratories for holding and measuring liquids. It typically has a flat bottom, a pouring lip, and graduated markings.

Noun - Laboratory Equipment:

A beaker is an essential piece of equipment in any laboratory, commonly used for mixing, heating, or holding liquids during scientific experiments.

Example sentence: Please transfer the solution into a beaker for further analysis.

Noun - Drinking Vessel:

A beaker can also refer to a large, straight-sided drinking vessel with a handle, often made of glass or metal.

Example sentence: He sipped his coffee from a vintage silver beaker.

Noun - Measurement Unit:

In specific contexts, a beaker is a unit of volume measurement in the metric system, equivalent to 1,000 milliliters or 1 liter.

Example sentence: The recipe calls for three beakers of water.

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