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laboratory equipment
These materials are highly varied: measurement instruments, various containers, heat sources, experimentation materials and mounting hardware.
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stand
Unit consisting of a base and a rod; it supports various laboratory apparatuses such as burettes and flasks.
base
Heavy metal pedestal supporting the rod.
rod
Long metal part to which various laboratory devices can be clamped.
Petri dish
Flat transparent box for culturing microorganisms; it has a cover to protect them from contamination.
holder
Part with a screw for attaching a clamp onto the stand’s rod.
clamp/holder
Part attached to the stand’s rod by a holder and having tongs that clamp onto the laboratory equipment to hold it in place.
gas burner
Device that is fueled by gas to produce a flame for heating chemical products.