Erlenmeyer flask

[ ur-luhn-mahy-er, er- ]

noun

1. a flask having a wide base, narrow neck, and conical form, convenient in laboratory experimentation for swirling liquids by hand.

Erlenmeyer flask

/ ˈɜːlənˌmaɪə /

noun

1. a flask, for use in a laboratory, with a narrow neck, wide base, and conical shape; conical flask

Word History and Origins

Origin of Erlenmeyer flask¹

1885–90; named after E. Erlenmeyer (died 1909), German chemist

Word History and Origins

Origin of Erlenmeyer flask¹

C19: named after Emil Erlenmeyer (1825–1909), German chemist

Example Sentences

In emptying itself the aspirator bottle will aspirate 10 litres of air slowly through the water in the Erlenmeyer flask.

From Project Gutenberg

This may be done in a small Erlenmeyer flask on the water-bath.

From Project Gutenberg