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Definitions from WordNet

Noun test tube has 1 sense
  1. test tube - glass tube closed at one end
    --1 is a kind of
    tube, tubing

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Test Tube

Description:

A test tube is a cylindrical laboratory glassware used for holding, mixing, or heating small quantities of substances for scientific experiments or analysis. It is typically made of glass or plastic and has a rounded bottom.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A piece of glassware used in scientific experiments or analysis.

Usages:

  • In laboratories, test tubes are indispensable for conducting various chemical tests and observing chemical reactions.
  • Test tubes can also be used in biology labs for culturing small organisms or conducting experiments.
  • In schools, test tubes are commonly used for educational experiments to teach students about scientific principles.

Examples:

1. The scientist carefully placed the chemical solution into the test tube and observed the color change.

2. The biology student used a test tube to cultivate bacteria for her research project.

3. The teacher demonstrated a simple experiment using a test tube to explain the concept of density to the students.

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