laboratory glassware

Flasks and beakers

Laboratory glassware refers to the vessels, containers, and instruments made of glass used in scientific work—beakers, flasks, test tubes, pipettes, graduated cylinders, and the like.

The term covers both individual pieces and collections: The chemistry department ordered new laboratory glassware.

Glass remains preferred for its transparency, chemical resistance, and ease of cleaning, though plasticware has replaced it in some applications.

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petri dish · Dewar flask · vacuum flask · crucible · bell jar · graduated cylinder · Erlenmeyer flask · burette · ampoule · desiccator · wash bottle · measuring cup · micropipette · hydrometer · syringe · flowmeter · densitometer · pipette

Opposites
material composition

laboratory glasswareplastic containers

rubber tubing

setting/context of use

laboratory glasswarekitchenware

Cooking and prep tools

dinnerware · Tupperware · mason jars

purpose/function

laboratory glasswareornamental glass

Decorative transparent material

art glass · glass sculptures · stained glass · glass jewelry

Family

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