1. a laboratory instrument used to measure and transfer very small volumes of liquid, typically measured in microliters
Usage: scientific; laboratory equipment

Examples

• The researcher used a micropipette to transfer 10 microliters of the sample.
• Accurate measurements with a micropipette are essential for DNA analysis.
• She calibrated the micropipette before beginning the experiment.
• The laboratory technician replaced the tip on the micropipette between samples.
• Using a micropipette requires steady hands and precise technique.
• The micropipette can measure volumes as small as 0.1 microliters.