secret lab
Covert research space
A secret lab is a hidden facility where research or experiments take place away from public knowledge or oversight.
The term evokes clandestine scientific work—mad scientists in fiction, covert government programs in conspiracy theories, or illicit drug manufacturing in reality: The villain's secret lab was hidden beneath the volcano.
In casual use, any private workspace for projects can be called a secret lab: I've been tinkering in my secret lab all weekend.
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- hiddenKept out of sight
- black siteSecret extrajudicial detention facility
- off the gridIndependent of infrastructure
- experimentSystematic investigation procedure
gene splicing · test subject · bunker · classified · security clearance · need to know · research · scientist · covert · facility · formula · chemicals · test tubes · clandestine · lair · restricted · biohazard · hazmat suit
- hidden roomspanic room, safe room, priest hole, hidden chamber, bookcase door
- Mad Scientistmad scientist, evil genius, wild hair, evil laugh, test tubes
- secret lairslair, hideout, underground base, hidden chamber, fortress
- hiding placeshideout, bolthole, cubbyhole, den, hidey-hole
secret labpublic university
Government-funded higher education institution
visitor center · teaching hospital · exhibition hall · academic institution · science museum
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