Word
laboratory
Phoneticslab·o·ra·to·ry
US/ˈɫæbɹəˌtɔɹi/
UK/lɐbˈɒɹətɹˌi/
Definitions
01scientific research room
n. a room or building used for scientific research, experiments, or testing.
n. a room or building equipped for scientific research, experimentation, or analysis; often used in its abbreviated form 'lab' in casual and professional speech.
“The students spent the afternoon in the chemistry laboratory testing different liquids.”
“The university recently invested in a state-of-the-art laboratory to facilitate advanced research into renewable energy sources.”
Usage
Often shortened to 'lab' in everyday conversation.
Synonyms
02manufacturing site
n. a place where chemicals, medicines, or other scientific products are made.
n. a facility dedicated to the preparation or manufacture of chemicals, drugs, or biological cultures.
“The pharmaceutical company has a large laboratory where they produce new vaccines.”
“Strict safety protocols are enforced within the laboratory to prevent the accidental release of volatile chemical compounds during the manufacturing process.”
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin labōrātōrium.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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