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laboratory

[ˈlæbərətɔːri]

laboratory Definition

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Using laboratory: Examples

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

  • Example

    The laboratory is where we conduct our experiments.

  • Example

    She works in a pharmaceutical laboratory.

  • Example

    The university has a state-of-the-art laboratory for its science students.

laboratory Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for laboratory

Phrases with laboratory

  • an animal used for scientific experimentation

    Example

    The laboratory animal was subjected to various tests to study the effects of the drug.

  • a white coat worn by scientists and researchers in a laboratory to protect their clothing from chemicals and other substances

    Example

    He put on his laboratory coat before entering the lab.

  • a person who performs laboratory tests and procedures under the supervision of a medical technologist or physician

    Example

    The laboratory technician analyzed the blood sample and reported the results to the doctor.

Origins of laboratory

from Latin 'laboratorium', meaning 'a place for labor or work'

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Summary: laboratory in Brief

A 'laboratory' [ˈlæbərətɔːri] is a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals. It is a place where scientists and researchers conduct experiments and analyze data. Examples include 'She works in a pharmaceutical laboratory.' and 'The university has a state-of-the-art laboratory for its science students.'

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