Probeta (en. Graduated cylinder)

/pɾoˈβeta/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Container used in chemistry to measure, mix, or heat liquids.

The chemist used a measuring cylinder to accurately measure the volume of the reagent.

El químico utilizó una probeta para medir con precisión el volumen del reactivo.

Laboratory instrument that allows for the preparation of solutions.

It is necessary to use the measuring cylinder when dilutions are required.

Es necesario utilizar la probeta cuando se requiere hacer diluciones.

Graduated cylinder used in scientific experiments.

The measuring cylinder should be calibrated before conducting the experiment.

Se debe calibrar la probeta antes de realizar el experimento.

The word 'probeta' comes from the Latin 'probatum', which means 'test'.

measure in a measuring cylinder

To carry out an accurate measurement of a liquid using a measuring cylinder.

medir en probeta

make a dilution in a measuring cylinder

To prepare a diluted solution using a measuring cylinder to measure the volumes.

hacer una dilución en probeta

calibrate the measuring cylinder

To adjust the measuring cylinder to ensure accurate measurements.

calibrar la probeta

beaker

Laboratory glass for mixing and heating liquids.

beaker

flask

Laboratory container shaped like a pear, used for mixing substances.

matraz

pipette

Instrument used to take and transfer a specified volume of liquid.

pipeta

Term used colloquially to refer to someone who performs experiments.

That guy is a probetista, he is always playing with his experiments.

Ese tipo es un probetista, siempre está jugando con sus experimentos.

Used to describe someone who is organized and meticulous.

That girl is a probeta, she always has everything in order.

Esa chica es una probeta, siempre tiene todo en orden.