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Pipet

Noun

A small narrow tube, typically made of glass or plastic, used in laboratories for measuring or transferring small quantities of liquid.

Example sentences:

• I carefully used the pipet to transfer the solution into the test tube.
• The scientist used a pipet to precisely measure the volume of the liquid.
• She handed me a pipet so I could dispense the drops of medication.

Verb

To use a pipet to measure or transfer small quantities of liquid.

Example sentences:

• He expertly pipetted the liquid into the petri dish.
• Please pipet the solution into the well plate cautiously.

Adjective

Describing something related to or characteristic of a pipet.

Example sentences:

• This laboratory experiment requires pipet accuracy.
• She teaches pipet techniques to the students.