lab
/lə'bɔrətəri/ Cách viết khác : (lab) /læb/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A workplace for the conduct of scientific research: A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, often containing specialized instruments and chemicals.
- A place for practical work in a science or technical subject: A setting, often in an educational institution, where students perform hands-on experiments or work with equipment.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The chemistry students spent the afternoon in the lab conducting experiments.
- She works in a research lab that focuses on developing new vaccines.
- The computer lab is open to all students after school.
Advanced Usage
- "Dry lab": A laboratory where computational or theoretical work is done, as opposed to experiments with chemicals or biological materials.
- Most of his research is done in a dry lab, analyzing large datasets.
- "Wet lab": A laboratory where experiments involving liquids, chemicals, or biological matter are conducted.
- You must wear protective gear when working in the wet lab.
- "Lab work": The practical experimental work done in a laboratory.
- The course grade is based on both exams and lab work.
Variants and Related Words
- Laboratory (n): The full, formal term for "lab."
- The new university building will house a state-of-the-art physics laboratory.
- Lab coat (n): A protective white coat worn in a laboratory.
- Always wear your lab coat and safety goggles.
- Lab technician (n): A person who assists in a laboratory.
- The lab technician prepared the samples for analysis.
Synonyms
- Laboratory: The formal equivalent.
- Research facility: A broader term for a place dedicated to research.
- Experiment room: A more general descriptive term.
Related Phrases
- "In the lab": Working or located within a laboratory.
- He's been in the lab all day trying to replicate the results.
- "Lab partner": A person with whom one works on experiments in a laboratory class.
- My lab partner and I will present our findings on Friday.
- "Lab report": A written account of an experiment conducted in a lab.
- Don't forget to submit your lab report by the deadline.
Noun
- a workplace for the conduct of scientific research