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Sharing useful information | English guide to commonly used laboratory equipment

Publish Time: 2024-05-27     Origin: Site

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!


basic tools



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.






Centrifugal tube: centrifugal tube

Ep tube: Brand E tube

Pipette: pipette

Multichannel pipette: multichannel pipette

Pipette tip: pipette tip

Tip box: pipette tip box



Mixing and measuring




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




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






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




Visualization and Analysis






Visualize and analyze samples


microscope:microscope

Microscope lens: lens

cuvette: cuvette

PCR machine: PCR machine




Regular glassware






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




Other essentials






Tweezers: tweezers

medicine spoon: medicine spoon

timer: timer

Roll paper: roll

Dropper: pastueur pipette

Pipette: serological pipette

Electric suction gun: serological pipette controller



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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