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bell jar
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ʁɨˈdomɐ/re·do·ma
Definition
1A glass container, typically bell-shaped, used to cover and protect objects or for scientific experiments.
Usage examples
“The delicate flower was kept under a bell jar.”
“In the lab, they used a bell jar for the vacuum experiment.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
glass bell jarunder a bell jar