noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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UK:/ˈlæb ˌkəʊt/
US:/ˈlæb ˌkoʊt/
1
noun
Meaning 1
A white coat worn by laboratory workers to protect day clothes from damage by spillage etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
a light coat worn to protect clothing from substances used while working in a laboratory
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: laboratory coat
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: coat
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