experimental

adjective

ex·per·i·men·tal | \ ik-ˌsper-ə-ˈmen-tᵊl also -ˌspir-

Definition of experimental

1 : of, relating to, or based on experience or experiment

2a : serving the ends of or used as a means of experimentation an experimental school

b : relating to or having the characteristics of experiment : tentative still in the experimental stage

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The fuel is being used on an experimental basis. an experimental procedure for patients suffering from leukemia

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Treating a sweaty vulva Given that this hasn’t been studied a ton, treatment for a sweaty vulva is a little experimental at this point. — Korin Miller, SELF, "What to Do if You’re Extremely Sweaty in the General Vicinity of Your Vagina," 3 Apr. 2019 The Second Violin Concerto, completed in 1952, is more experimental. — Brian Wise, WSJ, "Florence Price in Concert and on Disc: A Harvest of Rediscovery," 5 Dec. 2018 Coke’s Japanese business is unusually experimental, trying out 100 new products on average each year. — David Meyer, Fortune, "Why Coca-Cola Is Finally Getting Into the Booze Business," 7 Mar. 2018 One thing's for sure: the experimental music nerd uniform has never looked this um, cheeky. — Vogue, "Emily Ratajkowski’s Wardrobe Malfunction Is Instagram Gold," 1 May 2019 Dozens of people in this outbreak have received one of several experimental Ebola treatments but their effect is yet to be fully studied. — Cara Anna, The Seattle Times, "AP Explains: Why 2nd-worst Ebola outbreak is growing concern," 13 Apr. 2019 Put your cooking needs at the center of your kitchen design with an island that provides extra counter space, an additional sink, and plenty of storage—a necessity for any experimental home chef. — Jessica Dailey, Good Housekeeping, "Your Style," 11 Feb. 2019 Further payments, which include the potential acquisition of Vivet, are dependent on the progress of the French company’s experimental therapies. ... — Denise Roland, WSJ, "Pfizer Adds to Big Pharma’s Gene-Therapy Deal Streak," 20 Mar. 2019 Thomas, now 23, is one of several people with spinal cord injuries who are standing, taking steps and – in her case – walking without assistance, thanks to an experimental combination therapy. — Carolyn Y. Johnson, The Seattle Times, "Paralyzed people are beginning to walk with a new kind of therapy," 24 Sep. 2018

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