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pipetted

 

[ ˈpɪp.ɪ.tɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

laboratory use

To pipette means to transfer a liquid from one container to another using a pipette, a laboratory instrument used to measure and dispense precise amounts of liquids. This process is critical in scientific experiments where accurate measurement of liquid volumes is necessary. Pipetting requires skill and technique to ensure that the right volume is transferred without contamination. It is commonly used in biology, chemistry, and various medical applications.

Synonyms

dispense, measure, transfer

Examples of usage

  • She pipetted the solution into the test tube.
  • Please pipette exactly 5 milliliters of the reagent.
  • The technician pipetted samples for analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "pipetted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pipetado

🇮🇳 पाइपेट किया गया

🇩🇪 pipettiert

🇮🇩 dipiipet

🇺🇦 піпетовано

🇵🇱 pipetowany

🇯🇵 ピペットされた

🇫🇷 pipeté

🇪🇸 pipeteado

🇹🇷 pipetlenmiş

🇰🇷 피펫된

🇸🇦 تم استخدام ماصة

🇨🇿 pipetováno

🇸🇰 pipetované

🇨🇳 已用移液管转移

🇸🇮 pipetirano

🇮🇸 pipettað

🇰🇿 пипеттелген

🇬🇪 პიპეტირებული

🇦🇿 pipetlənmiş

🇲🇽 pipeteado

Etymology

The term 'pipette' derives from the French word 'pipette', which is a diminutive form of 'pipe', highlighting its tubular shape. 'Pipe' originates from the Latin 'pipare', meaning 'to chirp', an indication of the small, narrow nature of the instrument. Pipetting as a practice became more widespread in the late 19th century with the advancement of laboratory techniques, particularly in chemistry and biology. The development of more precise pipetting devices occurred alongside innovations in laboratory equipment, leading to an increased need for accuracy in liquid measurement in experiments. Today, pipetting is a fundamental skill taught in laboratory courses and is pivotal for research and diagnostics.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,620 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.