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We used goggles in the science lab.
What does Lab mean?
A lab is a place for science experiments or tests.
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A room or place where people do experiments, tests, or scientific work.
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The lab had tools for testing water samples.
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Careful notes helped the students explain what happened during the lab experiment.
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Laboratory is close in meaning to lab.
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MeaningLab means A lab is a place for science experiments or tests.
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Synonyms
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laboratorya longer word for a place used for scientific work
science rooma room where science activities happen
Antonyms
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classrooma general room for learning, not only experiments
field sitean outdoor place where observations may happen
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A lab is a place for science experiments or tests.
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Lab is not the same as classroom. Lab means a lab is a place for science experiments or tests.
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