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Definition of erlenmeyer

erlenmeyer

/ˈɜːrlənˌmaɪ.ər/
er · len · mey · er
Plural:erlenmeyers
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erlenmeyer Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A type of laboratory flask featuring a flat bottom, a conical body, and a cylindrical neck, used for mixing, heating, and storing liquids (often capitalized and used attributively in 'Erlenmeyer flask').

Example

"The lab technician poured the solution into an Erlenmeyer and swirled it gently to mix the reagents."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the German chemist Emil Erlenmeyer (1825–1909), who designed the conical laboratory flask in 1860.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Erlenmeyer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/erlenmeyer
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