laboratory
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[ noun ] (work) a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
Used in print (James A. Ibers et al., "Proton magnetic resonance...)Magnetic analyses by R._G._Meisenheimer of this laboratory indicated no ferromagnetic impurities . An infrared_spectrum , obtained by H._A._Benesi and R._G._Snyder of this laboratory , showed bands in the positions found by Jones . (Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)Since practical washing procedures are both lengthy and expensive , a number of laboratory tests have been developed for the numerical evaluation of detergents . Also given are several laboratory wash procedures in general use . (J. F. Vedder, "Micrometeorites", in Francis S. J...)Many workers believe that the response is proportional to the incident momentum of the particles , a relation deduced from laboratory results linearly extrapolated to meteoritic velocities . Related terms workplace chemistry_lab defense_laboratory physics_lab biology_lab lab_bench |
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[ noun ] a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation
Synonyms Examples "the new nation is a testing ground for socioeconomic theories" "Pakistan is a laboratory for studying the use of American troops to c Related terms |
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