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Beaker Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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beaker

beaker

🇺🇸 /ˈbikɝ/ · 🇬🇧 /bˈiːkɐ/

Definitions

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

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Quick facts about “beaker”

Beaker is a 1-syllable noun. It is pronounced /ˈbikɝ/ in American English and /bˈiːkɐ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #15,380 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'beaker'

The word 'beaker' originates from Middle English 'beker' which came from Old Norse 'bikarr', ultimately derived from Latin 'bīcārium' 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.