pipet
[ pahy-pet, pi- ]
/ paɪˈpɛt, pɪ- /
noun, verb (used with object), pi·pet·ted, pi·pet·ting.
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Definition for pipetting (2 of 2)
pipette
[ pahy-pet, pi- ]
/ paɪˈpɛt, pɪ- /
noun
a slender graduated tube used in a laboratory for measuring and transferring quantities of liquids from one container to another.
verb (used with object), pi·pet·ted, pi·pet·ting.
to measure or transfer a quantity of a liquid with a pipette.
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British Dictionary definitions for pipetting
pipette
/ (pɪˈpɛt) /
noun
a calibrated glass tube drawn to a fine bore at one end, filled by sucking liquid into the bulb, and used to transfer or measure known volumes of liquid
verb
(tr) to transfer or measure out (a liquid) using a pipette
Word Origin for pipette
C19: via French: little pipe, from pipe pipe 1
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Medical definitions for pipetting
pipette
n.
A narrow, usually calibrated glass tube into which small amounts of liquid are suctioned for transfer or measurement.
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Scientific definitions for pipetting
pipette
[ pī-pĕt′ ]
A graduated narrow glass tube, often with an enlarged bulb, used for transferring measured volumes of liquids.
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