noun
- Small cylindrical or rectangular glass or plastic containers used in laboratory instruments to hold liquid samples for analysis, especially in spectrophotometers.
Usage: Plural of cuvette; Common in chemistry, biology, and medical laboratories
Examples
- The lab technician filled several cuvettes with blood samples for the analyzer.
- Disposable plastic cuvettes are often used in clinical settings to reduce contamination.
- The spectrophotometer requires cuvettes with optical-grade glass for accurate measurements.
- We stored the cuvettes in a rack to keep them organized and protected.
- The researcher prepared multiple cuvettes containing different concentrations of the dye solution.