ABSORPTION PIPETTE Meaning and
Definition
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An absorption pipette is a laboratory tool used for accurately measuring and transferring a specific volume of liquid. It is primarily designed to efficiently and precisely absorb and dispense small amounts of liquid.
The absorption pipette consists of a slender glass or plastic tube with a tapered tip at one end and a bulb-like structure at the opposite end. The tapered tip allows for controlled suction and release of the liquid, while the bulb acts as a reservoir for the liquid during suction.
The operation of an absorption pipette involves filling the bulb with the liquid to be transferred and slowly releasing the pressure on the bulb, which creates a vacuum that draws the liquid into the pipette. The liquid level inside the pipette can be observed through the transparent walls, allowing for accurate and precise measurement.
Absorption pipettes are commonly used in various scientific disciplines such as chemistry, biology, and medicine. They are particularly useful in situations where precise volumes of liquids need to be measured or transferred, such as in titration experiments, solution preparation, and microbiological procedures.
To ensure accurate measurements, absorption pipettes often come in different sizes or capacities, allowing for the selection of the appropriate pipette based on the required volume. They are also often calibrated to have specific markings or graduations indicating the volume, allowing for high precision in liquid handling and minimizing errors in measurements.
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Etymology of ABSORPTION PIPETTE
The term "absorption pipette" is a combination of two words: "absorption" and "pipette".
The word "absorption" comes from the Latin word "absorptio", which means "a swallowing up". It originated from the verb "absorbere", which means "to suck up" or "to swallow". The prefix "ab-" signifies "away" or "from", and "sorbere" means "to suck". Therefore, "absorption" refers to the process of taking in or soaking up a substance by another substance.
The word "pipette" is derived from the French word "pipette", which means "dropper" or "eye dropper". It originated from the verb "piper", which means "to chirp" or "to peep".
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