Phrase guide
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noun
An item of glass laboratory equipment consisting of a simple, slightly concave circle of glass. It is a general utility item, used to hold small samples, to evaporate liquids, to cover a beaker, and so on.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The glass covering of the face of a watch.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A sandglass, hourglass.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a protective cover that protects the face of a watch
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: crystal, watch crystal
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: protective covering, protective cover, protection
noun
laboratory glassware; a shallow glass dish used as an evaporating surface or to cover a beaker
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: dish
History
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Across languages
23 source translations are retained for this English entry.
