Definitions of Dewar
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Scottish chemist and physicist noted for his work in cryogenics and his invention of the Dewar flask (1842-1923)
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synonyms:
Sir James Dewar
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vacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments
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synonyms:
Dewar flask
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type of:
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vacuum bottle, vacuum flask
flask with double walls separated by vacuum; used to maintain substances at high or low temperatures
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vacuum bottle, vacuum flask
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