Equipment is the tools and materials that scientists use to conduct experiments. It can include things like microscopes, beakers, test tubes, and Bunsen burners.
Equipment is important for scientists because it allows them to conduct experiments in a safe and controlled environment. It also allows them to collect data and make observations that would not be possible without the equipment.
Some examples of scientific equipment include:
The equipment for the job included a ladder, a hammer, and nails.
Noun: equipment, gear, apparatus.
Adjective: equipped, well-equipped.
Verb: to equip, to furnish.
Synonyms: gear, apparatus, supplies.
The word "equipment" comes from the Middle English word equipement, which is derived from the Old French word equiper, which means "to furnish, to supply." It was first used in English in the 14th century, and it is still used today to refer to the things that are needed for a particular purpose.
What equipment do you use in your science lessons?
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