Meanings
nounmagnetic stirrer (plural magnetic stirrers)
plural magnetic stirrers
- chemistryA laboratory machine that produces a rotating magnetic field, so that a magnetic stir bar will automatically stir a chemical solution. They often incorporate an electric heating plate.
Translations
Esperanto magneta agitilo
- magneta agitilolaboratory device
Spanish agitador magnético
- agitador magnéticolaboratory device
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