Eyedropper: meaning, definitions and examples
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eyedropper
[ หaษชหdrษpษr ]
tool for liquids
An eyedropper is a small tube with a bulb at one end used to draw up and dispense liquids in small amounts. It is commonly used in laboratories, medicine, and even in art for applying substances precisely.
Synonyms
dropper, liquid dispenser, pipette.
Examples of usage
- Use the eyedropper to add the dye to the solution.
- The doctor used an eyedropper to give the child the medicine.
- Artists often use eyedroppers to apply paint in a controlled manner.
Translations
Translations of the word "eyedropper" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pipeta
- gotinha
- sorvedor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเค เคกเฅเคฐเฅเคชเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Pipette
๐ฎ๐ฉ pipet
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฟะตัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pipeta
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใคใใญใใใผ
๐ซ๐ท pipette
๐ช๐ธ pipeta
- gotero
- gotero ocular
๐น๐ท damlatฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ด ๋๋กญํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุทุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kapรกtko
๐ธ๐ฐ kvapkadlo
๐จ๐ณ ๆปด็ฎก
๐ธ๐ฎ kapalka
๐ฎ๐ธ dropi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ damcฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ gotero
Etymology
The term 'eyedropper' originated in the early 20th century, combining the root 'eye' with 'dropper'. 'Eye' refers to the use of the device in administering eye drops, which was particularly significant in medical applications. The use of droppers dates back to ancient times, as people sought ways to administer liquid medicine precisely. The evolution of the eyedropper can be traced back to the development of laboratory equipment in the 1800s, as liquid measurement and delivery became crucial in scientific experiments. Over time, the design evolved to include bulbs for easier liquid control, and the term became widely accepted to describe this indispensable tool in both medical and experimental contexts.