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Graduated cylinder
/ɡɹˈadjuːˌeɪtɪd sˈɪlɪndə/
/ɡɹˈædjuːˌeɪɾᵻd sˈɪlɪndɚ/Graduated cylinder
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a cylindrical container with volume markings used to measure the volume of liquids
graduated cylinder
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Example
The laboratory technician calibrated the graduated cylinder before conducting the experiment.
The chemistry student poured the liquid into the graduated cylinder to determine its volume.
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to precisely measure the amount of solution needed for the experiment.
She carefully read the markings on the graduated cylinder to record the accurate volume of the substance.
The teacher demonstrated how to use a graduated cylinder to the students during the science lesson.
