names of apparatus?

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"why is beaker called beaker??coz it has a beak..:)
kindly give me names of like the one above and its meaning hidden.(such as deflagrating spoon,conical flask,flat/round bottomed etc etc)

pleeeeeeeeeeease,i ve an important chemistry practical today..wish me luck!

2006-08-06 09:02:35 · 1 answers · asked by d♥n't y♥u dare try t♥ add me 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Here is beaker
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=beaker

Conical flask is because it is shaped like a cone

The name is usually shape, function, person (Bunsen burner), or from an older language.

2006-08-06 10:54:55 · answer #1 · answered by Peter Boiter Woods 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋