Pipet: meaning, definitions and examples

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pipet

[ˈpaɪpɪt ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

laboratory equipment

A pipet is a slender tube used in the laboratory for transferring small quantities of liquid.

Synonyms

dropper, pipette.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
pipet	Commonly used in scientific and laboratory settings to transfer or measure small amounts of liquid, usually less than 1 milliliter. Carefully use the pipet to transfer the solution into the test tube. Make sure to calibrate the pipet before using it for the experiment.
pipette	Also used in scientific and laboratory environments, similar to 'pipet'. It’s often interchangeable with 'pipet,' but 'pipette' might be preferred in British English, and may also refer to various types including micropipettes. The scientist used a pipette to measure out precise volumes of the liquid. When handling enzymes, always use a pipette to avoid contamination.
dropper	Typically used in everyday household situations, medicine bottles, or by artists to dispense small, controlled amounts of liquid, such as eye drops or paint. It often has a rubber bulb at one end. Gently squeeze the dropper to place two drops of medicine into your eye. Use the dropper to add the liquid color to your painting.

Word

Description / Examples

pipet

Commonly used in scientific and laboratory settings to transfer or measure small amounts of liquid, usually less than 1 milliliter.

Carefully use the pipet to transfer the solution into the test tube.
Make sure to calibrate the pipet before using it for the experiment.

pipette

Also used in scientific and laboratory environments, similar to 'pipet'. It’s often interchangeable with 'pipet,' but 'pipette' might be preferred in British English, and may also refer to various types including micropipettes.

The scientist used a pipette to measure out precise volumes of the liquid.
When handling enzymes, always use a pipette to avoid contamination.

dropper

Typically used in everyday household situations, medicine bottles, or by artists to dispense small, controlled amounts of liquid, such as eye drops or paint. It often has a rubber bulb at one end.

Gently squeeze the dropper to place two drops of medicine into your eye.
Use the dropper to add the liquid color to your painting.

Examples of usage

Pipets are commonly used in chemistry experiments.
The scientist used a pipet to transfer the solution into the test tube.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

smoking

In smoking culture, a pipet is a small pipe used for smoking various substances.

Synonyms

pipe, smoking pipe.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
pipet	Used in scientific and laboratory settings to transfer small amounts of liquid. The scientist used a pipet to measure out the chemical solution precisely In the lab, a pipet is essential for accurate experiments
pipe	General term that can refer to a tube used to transport liquids or gases. Can also be used in music to refer to wind instruments. The plumber fixed the broken water pipe The musician played a beautiful melody on his pipe
smoking pipe	Refers specifically to a tool used to smoke tobacco or other substances. Often associated with a laid-back or contemplative image. He sat on the porch, enjoying his smoking pipe after a long day The old man filled his smoking pipe with fresh tobacco

Word

Description / Examples

pipet

Used in scientific and laboratory settings to transfer small amounts of liquid.

The scientist used a pipet to measure out the chemical solution precisely
In the lab, a pipet is essential for accurate experiments

pipe

General term that can refer to a tube used to transport liquids or gases. Can also be used in music to refer to wind instruments.

The plumber fixed the broken water pipe
The musician played a beautiful melody on his pipe

smoking pipe

Refers specifically to a tool used to smoke tobacco or other substances. Often associated with a laid-back or contemplative image.

He sat on the porch, enjoying his smoking pipe after a long day
The old man filled his smoking pipe with fresh tobacco

Examples of usage

He was puffing on the pipet filled with tobacco.
The pipet had intricate carvings on it.

Translations

Translations of the word "pipet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pipeta

🇮🇳 पिपेट

🇩🇪 Pipette

🇮🇩 pipet

🇺🇦 піпетка

🇵🇱 pipeta

🇯🇵 ピペット

🇫🇷 pipette

🇪🇸 pipeta

🇹🇷 pipet

🇰🇷 피펫

🇸🇦 ماصة

🇨🇿 pipeta

🇸🇰 pipeta

🇨🇳 吸管

🇸🇮 pipeta

🇮🇸 pípetta

🇰🇿 пипетка

🇬🇪 პიპეტა

🇦🇿 pipetka

🇲🇽 pipeta

Etymology

The word 'pipet' originates from the French word 'pipette', which means a small pipe. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The use of pipets in laboratories became widespread due to their precision in measuring and transferring liquids. In smoking culture, pipets have been used for centuries as a traditional way of smoking various substances.

See also: pipe, pipefitting, pipeline, piper, pipes, pipework, piping.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,975, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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