Meaning of the word pipette in English

What does pipette mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pipette

US /paɪˈpet/
UK /pɪˈpet/
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Noun

a slender tube attached to or incorporating a bulb, for transferring or measuring out small quantities of liquid, especially in a laboratory.

Example:
She used a pipette to transfer the precise amount of solution.
The scientist carefully drew the liquid into the pipette.

Verb

to transfer or measure out (a liquid) with a pipette.

Example:
You need to pipette exactly 10 ml of the reagent.
The technician was trained to pipette with great accuracy.