Dewar
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Noun — A double-walled flask, similar to a thermos, used to keep liquids at a stable temperature, especially in scientific and cryogenic work.
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Etymology
Named after the Scottish scientist James Dewar, who is credited with inventing the vacuum flask.
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What does “Dewar” mean?
The word “Dewar” means a double-walled flask, similar to a thermos, used to keep liquids at a stable temperature, especially in scientific and cryogenic work. In plain terms, a specialised insulated flask used in labs to store very cold or very hot liquids.
How do you pronounce “Dewar”?
“Dewar” is pronounced DYOO-wuh (/ˈdjuːwə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dewar” in a sentence?
Here is “Dewar” used in a sentence: “The liquid nitrogen was stored in a dewar to keep it from evaporating.”
What part of speech is “Dewar”?
“Dewar” is a noun.