What is another word for beaker?
Pronunciation: [bˈiːkə] (IPA) 
Beaker, also known as a measuring cup or laboratory flask is a common tool used by chemists for measuring, mixing and heating liquids. However, there are other synonyms for the word "beaker" such as a test tube, a flask or a graduated cylinder. Test tubes are long and thin, usually made of glass or plastic, and are used for experiments that require small amounts of liquid. A flask is a container with a flat bottom and a narrow neck, used for holding or measuring chemical liquids. Graduated cylinders are used to measure the volume of liquids accurately. Regardless of the term used, each tool has a specific function in the laboratory and is integral to experimental procedures.
