帮助中心

lab

[læb]

lab Definition

  • 1a room or building equipped for scientific research, experiments, testing, or teaching
  • 2a place where drugs or chemicals are manufactured

Using lab: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lab" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The lab is conducting experiments on the new drug.

  • Example

    She works in a chemistry lab at the university.

  • Example

    The company has a lab where they test their products.

lab Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lab

Phrases with lab

  • lab coat

    a white coat worn by scientists, doctors, or technicians to protect their clothing and skin from hazardous chemicals or biological materials

    Example

    He put on his lab coat before entering the cleanroom.

  • a person or animal used for scientific experiments or testing

    Example

    The drug was tested on lab rats before being approved for human use.

  • a person who performs laboratory tests and procedures under the supervision of a scientist or medical professional

    Example

    The lab technician analyzed the blood sample for signs of infection.

Origins of lab

shortened form of laboratory

📌

Summary: lab in Brief

A 'lab' [læb] is a room or building equipped for scientific research, experiments, testing, or teaching. It can also refer to a place where drugs or chemicals are manufactured. Examples include 'She works in a chemistry lab at the university.' and 'The company has a lab where they test their products.' Phrases like 'lab coat' and 'lab rat' are commonly used in scientific contexts.

How do native speakers use this expression?