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laboratoryPlace where scientific research and development is conducted and analyses performed, in contrast with the field or factory. Most laboratories are characterized by controlled uniformity of conditions (constant temperature, humidity, cleanliness). Modern laboratories use a vast number of instruments and procedures to study, systematize, or quantify the objects of their attention. Procedures often include sampling, pretreatment and treatment, measurement, calculation, and presentation of results; each may be carried out by techniques ranging from having an unaided person use crude tools to running an automated analysis system with computer controls, data storage, and elaborate readouts. laboratory [′lab·rə‚tȯr·ē] (science and technology) A place for experimental study. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1 -- color) The Master's College Professor Ross Anderson, center, works with students, from left, Kyle Morakowski, Jeff Holmquist and Katelyn Haney in the science lab. With the support of leadership at the school and central-office levels, the LaBranche Wetland Watchers service-learning project was created to allow students to explore a real-life science lab where education goes hand-in-hand with service. After hearing news reports about hazardous lead in gumball-machine trinkets, Michelle pulled overtime in the science lab to determine which ones were toxic. |
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