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Dewar flask

British

/ ˈdjuːə /

noun

a type of vacuum flask, esp one used in scientific experiments to keep liquid air, helium, etc; Thermos

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Etymology

Origin of Dewar flask

C20: named after Sir James _Dewar

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"I have some liquid air in this Dewar flask," continued Kennedy.

From The Social Gangster by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

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