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Sharing useful information | English guide to commonly used laboratory equipment

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In the laboratory, do you sometimes want to talk about a certain consumable or equipment in English, but you get stuck? don’t worry! We have prepared for you an English guide to commonly used laboratory equipment. Whether you are a veteran in scientific research or a newbie, knowing the English names of these tools will make your laboratory life smoother and more interesting, and your scientific research will be happier!

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First, let’s start with some basic but crucial items. Every experiment usually starts with sample preparation, which requires extensive use of tubes and pipettes.



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Centrifugal tube: centrifugal tube

Ep tube: Brand E tube

Pipette: pipette

Multichannel pipette: multichannel pipette

Pipette tip: pipette tip

Tip box: pipette tip box

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Mixing and measuring



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Accurate measurement and efficient mixing

It is the basis for obtaining reliable experimental results.

Here are a few tools specifically designed for this


Centrifuge: refrigerated centrifuge

Microcentrifuge: microcentrifuge

analytical balance: analytical balance

weighing balance: weighing balance

Vortex: vortex mixer

water bath: water bath

Dryer: dry bath

Oscillator: platform shaker

tissue chopper: tissue chopper

-80℃ refrigerator: lab freezer




Essential for cell culture



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Cell biology is the cornerstone of many research projects.
Here are the necessary tools to ensure your cell culture runs smoothly.


CO 2incubator : CO 2 incubator

Cell culture plate : cell culture plate

96 well plate: 96 well plate

Cell culture flask: cell culture flask

Petri dish: petri dish

Cell scraper: cell scraper

Culture medium: culture medium

Shaker: incubator shaker




Sample processing



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Proper handling and storage are critical
to sample integrity and
laboratory safety


Mask: mask

Gloves: gloves

White coat : l ab coa t

Freezing box: freeze r box

Dropper : pastueur pipette

Pipette: serological pipette

liquid nitrogen tank: liquid nitrogen tank

Electric suction gun: serological pipette controller

Clean bench: biosafety cabinet & cell culture hood


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Visualization and Analysis



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Visualize and analyze samples


microscope:microscope

Microscope lens: lens

cuvette: cuvette

PCR machine: PCR machine


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Regular glassware



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Test tube: tube

Test tube rack: tube rack

Beaker: beaker

Erlenmeyer flask: Erlenmeyer flask

round bottom flask: round bottom flask

Volumetric flask: volumetric flask

Separatory funnel: separatory flask

Buret: buret

injection vial: injection vial

Syringe: syringe

Measuring cylinder: cylinder

Coverslip: slide


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Other essentials



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Tweezers: tweezers

medicine spoon: medicine spoon

timer: timer

Roll paper: roll

Dropper: pastueur pipette

Pipette: serological pipette

Electric suction gun: serological pipette controller


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Mastering this English guide to commonly used laboratory equipment will not only improve your experimental efficiency, but also make your scientific research path smoother and more interesting. I hope this guide will help you navigate the lab with ease and cope with various challenges easily. I wish you all a smooth experiment and explore endless possibilities!


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