pipette
What is another word for pipette? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A small tube, often with a bulb and marked measurements, used to move or deliver a measured amount of liquid.
We haven't recorded synonyms for pipette yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use pipette
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
glass pipette
use a pipette
draw up with a pipette
pipette the solution
It is mainly used in science and laboratory settings.
Etymology
The word came into English from French pipette, which was formed from pipe plus the small-size ending -ette.
Full origin of pipette →Frequently asked questions
What is a pipette used for?
A pipette is used to transfer or measure small amounts of liquid, usually in a laboratory.
Is it pipette or pipet?
Both spellings exist, and pipet is the form listed for American English. Pipette is the more widely seen spelling.
How do you pronounce pipette?
In American English it is said py-PET, with the stress on the second syllable.
