scientific instrument
collocation in Englishmeaningsofscientificandinstrument
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scientific
adjective
uk/ˌsaɪənˈtɪf.ɪk/us/ˌsaɪənˈtɪf.ɪk/
relating to science, or using the organized methods ...
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instrument
noun[C]
uk/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/us/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
an object, such as a piano, guitar, or drum, that is played to produce ...
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(Definition ofscientificandinstrumentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The micro-rover provides the mounting platform for thescientificinstrumentpackage (remote sensing instruments) while each mole carries a sensor head to the laser-based instruments.
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The difficulties facing some firms in the laboratory equipment andscientificinstrumentindustry have no doubt been increased by curbs in public sector spending.
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In regard to imports, a tariff is not ascientificinstrumentfor the purpose of discouraging imports.
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It is thescientificinstrumentindustry.
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There is noscientificinstrumentwith which we can measure which of us is right and which of us is wrong.
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She is equipped with every known form ofscientificinstrumentwhich it was considered would be of value for the trip.
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I came across the case of someone who had invented ascientificinstrumentwhich was known to be wanted in many parts of the world.
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I am sure that he had a goodscientificinstrumentwhich told him that.
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One could quote many from the chemical industry, from thescientificinstrument-making industry, from the motor car industry and so on.
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We have also encouraged thescientificinstrumentindustry which made very good progress during the war.
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He is using a sledgehammer, not ascientificinstrument.
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We have a strongscientificinstrumentindustry, although inevitably there is a considerable amount of international research.
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What is more, it would have the overwhelming advantage that thescientificinstrumentindustry comprises articles of small bulk and high value.
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I wish to say a word about putting mercury in the list, becausescientificinstrumentmakers complain that their orders are falling off owing to the high cost of mercury.
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I have held that everyscientificinstrumentmade for the safety of ships at sea is not equal to one captain who is a properly skilled navigator and seaman.
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If one uses ascientificinstrument, one does not just take one reading, but one reads above and below and comes to a determination between the two.
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The product and process development scheme announced recently offers support for the development of new products and is open to companies in thescientificinstrumentsector.
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Britain'sscientificinstrumenteffort has been a good deal stronger than its industrial instrument effort.
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Cambridge offers in the range of techniques which it employs precision engineering and electronic capabilities in the medical andscientificinstrumentand the industrial control fields.
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However, this standard does not truly validate a tribometer as being a reliablescientificinstrument.
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