dropping-bottle

dropping-bottle

A scientist carefully adds a reagent using a dropping-bottle.

Definition

Noun: A "dropping-bottle" is a small container, typically made of glass, designed with a narrow neck or a dropper mechanism to dispense liquid in individual drops.

Usage Examples
  • (A small bottle for precise liquid dispensing.)
  • (A container that releases liquid in controlled drops.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to use a dropping-bottle for titration": In laboratory settings, a dropping-bottle is often employed for accurate measurement in chemical analysis.
    • The student carefully filled the dropping-bottle with phenolphthalein indicator. (A precise tool for adding small amounts of a liquid.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Dropper (n): a short glass tube with a rubber bulb, used to dispense liquid in drops.
    • The dropper is a common alternative to a dropping-bottle for eye medication. (A simpler device for drop-by-drop release.)
  • Bottle (n): a container, usually made of glass or plastic, for storing liquids.
    • A dropping-bottle is a specialized type of bottle. (A general term for liquid containers.)
Synonyms
  • Drip bottle: a bottle that releases liquid in drips.
  • Drop dispenser: any device that dispenses liquid in droplets.
Related Idioms
  • (The term is primarily technical and literal.)