Definition of pipette
: a small piece of apparatus which typically consists of a narrow tube into which fluid is drawn by suction (as for dispensing or measurement) and retained by closing the upper end
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The kit also includes food-grade plastic tubing, pipettes and syringe, and metal measuring spoons and a strainer.
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Origin and Etymology of pipette
French pipette, diminutive of pipe pipe, cask, from Vulgar Latin *pipa, *pippa pipe
First Known Use: 1839
PIPETTE Defined for English Language Learners
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: a narrow glass tube used for measuring liquid or for moving small amounts of liquid from one place to another
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Medical Definition of pipette
: a small piece of apparatus which typically consists of a narrow tube into which fluid is drawn by suction (as for dispensing or measurement) and retained by closing the upper end
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