Erlenmeyer flask

[ ur-luhn-mahy-er, er- ]

noun

1. a flask having a wide base, narrow neck, and conical form, convenient in laboratory experimentation for swirling liquids by hand.

Erlenmeyer flask

/ ˈɜːlənˌmaɪə /

noun

1. a flask, for use in a laboratory, with a narrow neck, wide base, and conical shape; conical flask

Word History and Origins

Origin of Erlenmeyer flask¹

1885–90; named after E. Erlenmeyer (died 1909), German chemist

Word History and Origins

Origin of Erlenmeyer flask¹

C19: named after Emil Erlenmeyer (1825–1909), German chemist

Example Sentences

I hand Epsilon-5 an Erlenmeyer flask, and he hurries to the opposite side of the bench like we’re reading each other’s minds.

From Literature

In a brightly lit laboratory in Gaithersburg, Md., a cloudy, yellowish broth swirls inside Erlenmeyer flasks.

From Washington Post

“I’m only moving if I can have a science lab in the new place. With a Bunsen burner. And new Erlenmeyer flasks,” Jessie said stubbornly.

From Literature

Add the condensed milk to a small sauce pan or Erlenmeyer flask.

From Seattle Times

Scientist, whose name is Professor C. Bodin, according to her ID, sports a white lab coat and sleek bob, and carries two tiny Erlenmeyer flasks.

From Washington Post