laboratory
Pronunciation: /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹi/
The English word “laboratory” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.
- A place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured.
Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin labōrātōrium.
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