First Known Use: 14th century
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beaker
noun bea·ker \ˈbē-kər\
: a wide glass with a lip for pouring that is used especially in chemistry for holding and measuring liquids
: a large drinking cup with a wide opening that is typically made of plastic or metal
Full Definition of BEAKER
1
: a large drinking cup that has a wide mouth and is sometimes supported on a standard
2
: a deep widemouthed thin-walled vessel usually with a lip for pouring that is used especially in science laboratories
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Origin of BEAKER
Middle English biker, from Old Norse bikarr, probably from Old Saxon bikeri, from Medieval Latin bicarium
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beaker
noun bea·ker \ˈbē-kər\
Definition of BEAKER for Kids
: a cup or glass with a wide mouth and usually a lip for pouring that is used especially in science laboratories for holding and measuring liquids
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beaker
noun bea·ker \ˈbē-kər\
Medical Definition of BEAKER
: a deep widemouthed thin-walled vessel usually with a lip for pouring that is used especially in science laboratories
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