laboratory bench
Definition
Noun: A long, sturdy table in a laboratory, specifically designed and equipped for conducting scientific experiments, analyses, or other technical work. It provides a stable, resistant surface and often includes built-in utilities like gas taps, electrical outlets, sinks, or storage.
Usage
The term "laboratory bench" refers to the primary workspace furniture in a lab. It is used to hold instruments, glassware, and samples during procedures. - The chemist carefully arranged the flasks and beakers on the laboratory bench before starting the experiment. - For safety, always keep the laboratory bench clean and free of clutter.
Advanced Usage
- "bench space": Refers to the available working area on a laboratory bench.
- There is not enough bench space in this lab for all the students.
- "bench work": Denotes the practical, hands-on experimental work done at a laboratory bench.
- Her research involves extensive bench work, including titration and microscopy.
Variants and Related Words
- Lab bench (n): A common shortened, informal variant of "laboratory bench".
- Please wipe down the lab bench when you are finished.
- Workbench (n): A more general term for a sturdy table used for manual work, which includes a laboratory bench as a specific type.
- Fume hood (n): A ventilated enclosure often located on or adjacent to a laboratory bench to safely handle hazardous chemicals.
Synonyms
- Lab table (n)
- Work surface (n) (in a laboratory context)
Related Phrases
- At the bench: A phrase describing the state of actively conducting experimental work.
- She spends most of her day at the bench running assays.
- Bench scientist: A researcher whose primary work involves conducting experiments at a laboratory bench.
- He is a talented bench scientist with great technical skills.
Noun
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a workbench in a laboratory
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