Pipette

usgb/paɪˈpet/
noun

A small tube which is used to move small amounts of liquid from one place to another.

The scientist used a pipette to transfer the chemicals into the test tube.
Visual representation of "pipette" - A small tube which is used to move small amounts of liquid from one place to another

Often appears as...

  • use a pipette
  • pipette tip

Usage tips

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Laboratory Instrument

Pipettes are commonly found in science labs, not households.

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She organized the lab station, ensuring the pipettes were clean.
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Volume Precision

Pipettes can measure liquids very accurately, often in microliters.

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The experiment required precise 10 microliter volumes, so he used a pipette.
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Avoid Contamination

Changing pipette tips helps avoid cross-contamination between samples.

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After transferring each sample, she replaced the pipette tip to maintain purity.
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