Meanings
nounNalgene (countable and uncountable, plural Nalgenes)
plural Nalgenes
- countableuncountableA form of shatterproof plastic used for laboratory equipment, camping bottles, etc.
- countableuncountableA bottle or container made from this plastic.
Origin
Brand name, introduced by the company Nalge Nunc International.
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APA
Nalgene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Nalgene
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“Nalgene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Nalgene. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Nalgene,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Nalgene.
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