TARED FLASK

Definition: In laboratory and analytical chemistry, the process of determining the weight of a sample container and its contents separately and then subtracting the weight of the container to find the net weight of the contents.

Synonyms: Weighed Container, Balanced Vessel, Measured Jar, Scaled Beaker, Quantified Flask

Usage Examples in Sentences

Chemistry
#1
Before mixing the chemicals, she tared the flask to determine the correct proportions.
#2
The scientist carefully tared the flask before adding the unknown chemical for analysis.

Usage Example in Conversation

Lab Technician: Good morning, Dr. Smith. I've prepared the samples for analysis, but before we proceed, we need to tare the flasks.Dr. Smith: Certainly. Let's make sure we get accurate measurements. Have you calibrated the balances?Lab Technician: Yes, they're calibrated and ready to go. I'll tare each flask individually before adding the samples.Dr. Smith: Perfect. Once we have the tare weights, we can subtract them from the total to get the net weight of the samples.
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