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laboratory

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

A laboratory is a special room or building where scientists do experiments and tests.
💡 Don't confuse "laboratory" with "lab," which is a more informal term.

Example Sentences

I will meet you in the laboratory after class today .
Is the laboratory open for students to do experiments today ?
She works in a laboratory to test new medicines .
The laboratory is not open on weekends for experiments .

Word in Context

I went to the school laboratory yesterday to work on a science project with a friend . We were careful and followed the teacher's instructions , and we wrote down every step . The experiment took two hours , but we finished it and felt proud of our results . If we have time next week , we might make a better model and test it again .

Common Phrases

science laboratory research laboratory laboratory equipment

Synonyms

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