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Round bottom boiling flask

🇬🇧 UK //raʊnd ˈbɒtəm ˈbɔɪlɪŋ flɑːsk// 🇺🇸 US //raʊnd ˈbɑːtəm ˈbɔɪlɪŋ flæsk//

Meaning of Round bottom boiling flask

A laboratory glass container with a rounded bottom used for boiling substances.

In simple words: A glass container used in labs for heating liquids.

Round bottom boiling flask in a sentence

• The chemist poured the solution into the round bottom boiling flask for heating.
• Always use a round bottom boiling flask when performing distillation.
• She carefully set the round bottom boiling flask on the heating mantle.

How to use Round bottom boiling flask

Commonly used in chemistry labs. Not suitable in casual conversation. Use 'flask' for general contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a round bottom like a ball; it's stable when heated.

Related words

Collocations with Round bottom boiling flask

• heat a liquid
• distillation process
• laboratory equipment

Synonyms for Round bottom boiling flask

• boiling flask
• flask
• glassware

Common mistakes with Round bottom boiling flask

• Confused with 'beaker' which is another type of lab glassware.
• Using 'boiling flask' without 'round bottom' is vague.

Frequently asked questions about Round bottom boiling flask

What does Round bottom boiling flask mean?

A glass container used in labs for heating liquids.

What is the definition of Round bottom boiling flask?

A laboratory glass container with a rounded bottom used for boiling substances.

How do you use Round bottom boiling flask in a sentence?

The chemist poured the solution into the round bottom boiling flask for heating.

Can you give another example of Round bottom boiling flask?

Always use a round bottom boiling flask when performing distillation.

What are synonyms for Round bottom boiling flask?

Common alternatives include boiling flask, flask, glassware.

What words go with Round bottom boiling flask?

It commonly pairs with heat a liquid, distillation process, laboratory equipment.

What are common mistakes when using Round bottom boiling flask?

Confused with 'beaker' which is another type of lab glassware. Using 'boiling flask' without 'round bottom' is vague.

How do you pronounce Round bottom boiling flask?

US: //raʊnd ˈbɑːtəm ˈbɔɪlɪŋ flæsk//, UK: //raʊnd ˈbɒtəm ˈbɔɪlɪŋ flɑːsk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Round bottom boiling flask?

Commonly used in chemistry labs. Not suitable in casual conversation. Use 'flask' for general contexts.