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pipette

pi·pette

UK/pɪˈpɛt/ US/paɪˈpɛt/ uncommon

noun

1.

measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube

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Origin

From French pipette, from pipe + -ette.

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