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.)