chem lab
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Definition
Noun: - A laboratory for research in chemistry: A specialized room or building equipped with apparatus and materials for conducting experiments, analysis, and research in the field of chemistry.
Usage
- The term "chem lab" is a common, informal abbreviation for "chemistry laboratory." It is primarily used in educational and some professional contexts to refer to the physical space where chemistry work is done.
- It functions as a countable noun.
Examples
- Noun:
- The students spent the afternoon conducting experiments in the chem lab.
- Safety goggles must be worn at all times inside the chem lab.
- The university is building a new, state-of-the-art chem lab for its research department.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe equipment, procedures, or rules specific to such a laboratory.
- Follow all chem lab safety protocols.
- This is standard chem lab glassware.
Variants and Related Words
- Chemistry laboratory (n): The full, formal term for "chem lab."
- Laboratory / Lab (n): The broader category; a "chem lab" is a specific type of lab.
- Science lab (n): A more general term that could include biology or physics labs.
Synonyms
- Chemistry laboratory
- Laboratory (context-dependent)
- Research lab (context-dependent)
Related Phrases
- Lab coat: A protective coat worn in a laboratory.
- Lab partner: A person with whom one works on experiments in a lab.
- Lab report: A written account of an experiment conducted in a lab.
Noun
- a laboratory for research in chemistry