Basic Details
Word: Pipette
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small tube used to measure and transfer liquids.
Synonyms: Dropper, injector
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Drop in the bucket: Refers to a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed. Example: "With just one donation, it felt like a drop in the bucket for the large charity goal."
- Takes the cake: Means something that is the best or worst of its kind. Example: "That pipette design truly takes the cake for its unique features."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The scientist used a pipette to carefully add a few drops of the solution to the test tube.
Example 2: In the lab, we learned how to use a pipette to measure precise amounts of liquids.
Example 3: The medicine was delivered to the patient using a pipette to ensure the correct dosage.
Fun Fact
Did you know that pipettes come in various sizes and types? Some are disposable, while others can be reused, and they can measure liquids in units such as millilitres or microlitres!
Famous Quote
"Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world." Louis Pasteur
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pipette" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A tool for measuring liquids
c) A kind of food
d) A musical instrument
Answer: b) A tool for measuring liquids
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pipette"?
a) Spoon
b) Dropper
c) Ruler
d) Calculator
Answer: b) Dropper
3. Which sentence uses "pipette" correctly?
a) The pipette wanted to fly away.
b) The student dropped the pipette on the floor.
c) The chef used a pipette to measure spices.
d) The pipette is a type of fish.
Answer: c) The chef used a pipette to measure spices.
4. Which idiom refers to something small compared to a larger context?
a) Takes the cake
b) Drop in the bucket
c) As easy as pie
d) In a nutshell
Answer: b) Drop in the bucket
5. What is the opposite of "pipette"?
a) N/A
b) Jug
c) Plant
d) Mixer
Answer: a) N/A
