watch glasses

A form of watch glass — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of watch glass
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