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beaker

 

[ หˆbiหkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science

A beaker is a cylindrical container with a flat bottom, used in laboratories for measuring, mixing, and heating liquids.

Synonyms

flagon, flask, vial

Examples of usage

  • The scientist poured the solution into a beaker for analysis.
  • She placed the beaker on the Bunsen burner to heat the liquid.
Context #2 | Noun

muppets

A beaker is a character on the Muppets show, known for his distinctive hair and high-pitched voice.

Synonyms

character, muppet, puppet

Examples of usage

  • Beaker often assists Dr. Bunsen Honeydew in his experiments.
  • The audience loves Beaker's comedic reactions.

Translations

Translations of the word "beaker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bรฉquer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Becherglas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gelas ukur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั€ะฝะฐ ัะบะปัะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zlewka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒผใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรฉcher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vaso de precipitados

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beher

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฃุณ ุฒุฌุงุฌูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรกdinka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kadiฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒงๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤaลกa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฆlรญglas

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ะฝั‹ ัั‚ะฐา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒœแƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผลŸษ™ qab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vaso de precipitados

Etymology

The word 'beaker' originates from Middle English 'beker' which came from Old Norse 'bikarr', ultimately derived from Latin 'bฤซcฤrium' meaning 'cup'. The term evolved to refer to a vessel used in alchemy and chemistry, before gaining popularity in the context of science and the Muppets show.

See also: beak.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,380, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.