Definition of Vacuum flask

1. Noun. Flask with double walls separated by vacuum; used to maintain substances at high or low temperatures.

Exact synonyms: Vacuum Bottle
Specialized synonyms: Dewar, Dewar Flask, Thermos, Thermos Bottle, Thermos Flask
Generic synonyms: Flask

Definition of Vacuum flask

1. Noun. A bottle, flask or similar vessel having a vacuum between its inner and outer silvered walls; designed to maintain the temperature of its contents ¹

2. Noun. (context: chemistry) A Dewar vessel is the scientific version, and is most often used to store liquified gases. ¹

3. Noun. (context: chemistry) A type of glass flask used in a laboratory similar to an Erlenmeyer flask, but with a side spout used for connection to an aspirator. Also known as a Büchner flask. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Vacuum flask

1. A glass vessel, often silvered, with two walls, the space between which is evacuated; used for maintaining materials at constant temperature or, more usually, at low temperature. Synonym: vacuum flask. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vacuum Flask

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vacuum bag
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vacuum chamber
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vacuum decay
vacuum desiccator
vacuum disk phenomenon
vacuum distillation
vacuum energy
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vacuum fluorescent display
vacuum gage
vacuum gauge
vacuum gauges
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vacuum pan
vacuum pump
vacuum pumps
vacuum tube
vacuum tubes
vacuumable
vacuumed
vacuuming

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