WATSON BIO LAB WEB Dictionary

This page is a dictionary that briefly summarizes words
commonly found on this website.

-A- About us

Our company's information page.

Welcome to Watson Bio Lab – Where Innovation Meets Excellence!


Absorbance

The measurement of how much light a sample absorbs at a specific wavelength. Commonly used in spectrophotometry to determine concentration of substances.
🧪 Lab Life:It’s like asking your sample, “How shady are you?” — the higher the absorbance, the more light it’s keeping to itself. Kind of like sunglasses for molecules.


Acrylic resin

PMMA(Polymethyl Methacrylate) is clearer than glass, tough against weather, and used in aquariums, windows, and signs. Basically, it’s glass’s cooler, stronger cousin.


After care

We have been able to consistently provide the highest quality products thanks to your valuable feedback. That’s why we encourage you to not only explore our products but also take advantage of our comprehensive support system!


Aliquot

To divide a larger sample into smaller, equal portions for storage or individual use. Helps reduce contamination and waste.
"Mini sample squad ready for action — one tube at a time!"


Amazon

Our products are also available on Amazon. If you find it more convenient, feel free to search for our items there. Just a note: this online shop offers a wider selection of products.


Anaerobic

Refers to environments or processes that occur without oxygen, often essential for culturing anaerobic microbes or conducting oxygen-sensitive biochemical reactions.
🧪 Lab Life:Think of it as a “no‑oxygen zone” party—only the cool, oxygen‑hating microbes are invited. Just don’t let in any air or the whole vibe collapses.


Aseptic

"Keeping everything super clean and bacteria-free — basically putting up a giant 'No Germs Allowed' sign around your work area."


Autoclavable

Products with this mark are autoclavable
(or partially autoclavable)

-B- Bead-Dazzled

A word we coined to describe that oddly familiar state when you're working with magnetic beads and suddenly realize—
“Wasn’t I just on the second wash...? Why am I still here?”

Magnetic bead protocols are notorious for their tedious repetition: wash, spin, incubate, repeat. Time quietly disappears as you follow the steps, and before you know it, you’re completely Bead-dazzled.

If you’ve ever looked up and wondered where the last hour went, this one’s for you.


blank A control sample that contains everything except the analyte of interest — used to zero instruments or set a baseline.
Lab life: Your experiment’s way of saying, “Let me show you what nothing looks like… scientifically.”

Blot A laboratory method used to detect specific biomolecules, such as DNA, RNA, or proteins, by transferring them from a gel to a membrane, followed by labeling and visualization.
🧪 Lab Life:Like a lab’s version of screen printing. You run your gel, press it onto a membrane, and boom—your molecular art is ready for its reveal.

Blood Research Products

Blood research products are essential tools for laboratories involved in hematology, immunology, and related biomedical research. These products include blood collection tubes, anticoagulants, reagents, and assay kits designed for the analysis of blood cells, plasma, and serum. They support a wide range of applications such as cell counting, biomarker detection, and blood component separation, making them indispensable for accurate and reliable experimental results.


Buffer

A solution that keeps pH levels stable, even when acids or bases try to crash the party.
🧪Lab Life: The great peacekeeper of the lab — calming the chaos, one ion at a time.


Buffer Exchange

The process of replacing one buffer with another in a sample, often using dialysis or repeated concentration and dilution steps.
🧪 Lab Life:It's like giving your sample a spa treatment—new bath, same body. Out with the old, in with the new buffer vibes.

-C- Calibration

Checking and adjusting instruments to make sure they're giving accurate results — like making sure your GPS is pointing in the right direction.

 

*We offer calibration services in Japan, including for products from other manufacturers.
However, please note that we currently do not provide calibration services in the United States.
That said, we are happy to assist with any inquiries or consultations you may have, even for products from other companies.
Please feel free to contact us anytime.


Cell Counter

Watson’s cell counting plates make cell counting smooth and precise! 🔬✨ With clear visibility and an easy-to-use design, they’re like the “detectives of the cell world” 🕵️♂️ Ensuring accurate counts to support your research!


Centrifuge

A device that spins samples at high speed to separate components based on density. Commonly used in labs to pellet cells, isolate plasma, or purify nucleic acids.
🧪 Lab Life:The lab’s own amusement park ride—strap in your tubes, hit spin, and watch the heavy stuff sink like it had a bad day.


Chemostat

A continuous culture system that maintains microbial growth at a steady state by constant nutrient supply and waste removal—used to study microbial physiology and metabolism under controlled conditions.
🧪 Lab Life:It’s like a treadmill for bacteria—always feeding, always cleaning, never stopping. Keeps them in the groove so you can study their groove.


Cold Chain

The maintenance of a temperature-controlled supply chain to keep reagents and samples within specific temperature ranges during handling and transport.
🧪 Lab Life:Like keeping your ice cream in the perfect freezer—everything stays stable, ready when you need it, no meltdowns.


Compatibility

Our pipette tips are compatible with most pipettors. However, if you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us.

We also offer LTS nozzles, so please do not hesitate to reach out for more details.

*Please note that LTS nozzles are available for purchase on an inquiry basis.


Contamination

The unintended presence of unwanted substances or organisms in a sample or environment.
In the lab, “contamination” is the stuff of nightmares—one false move, and it’s back to square one!

💡 Example:
“The experiment failed due to bacterial contamination.”


Cold Centrifuge

The hero for temperature-sensitive samples.
When regular centrifuges make your proteins say, "I'm melting!", this chilled version steps in to keep things cool while spinning.
A must-have for delicate biomolecules that prefer the cold life.


Confluency

The percentage of a culture dish or flask surface covered by adherent cells.
For example, "80% confluency" means roughly 80% of the surface area is occupied by cells.
📝 Perfect timing is key—too sparse and you don’t have enough cells, too dense and they stop proliferating.


Cryoprotection

The process of protecting biological samples from damage during freezing by using cryoprotectants (e.g., glycerol, DMSO), which prevent ice crystal formation.
🧪 Lab Life:It’s like wrapping your cells in thermal wear before a polar expedition—keep them safe and warm when you hit minus temps.

-D- Dead Volume

The leftover liquid in a pipette tip or tube that just won’t come out.
The classic “If only I could get that last drop...”
A common lab frustration and the hidden enemy of precious reagents.


Decant

To carefully pour off the supernatant liquid, leaving behind the solid pellet—commonly done after centrifugation to separate liquids from cells, proteins, or precipitates.
🧪 Lab Life:After spin-down, decanting is your slow-mo pour move—keep the treasure, ditch the rest. No dramatic pour-over board needed.


Demo

Need a hands-on experience? We offer demo opportunities for select items! Let us know what you're interested in, and we’ll see what we can do.


Dilution

The process of reducing the concentration of a substance in solution, typically by adding more solvent. Essential in preparing standards or adjusting reagent strength.
🧪 Lab Life:When your sample’s saying, “I’m a bit too much,” a good dilution is the lab version of “chill out.” Add some buffer, and everyone gets along better.

-E- ECO Pack

ECO Pack is sterilized for peace of mind! With its paper packaging, it cuts down on waste while lightening the load on your wallet. Easy to refill, and it saves both space and costs! The perfect eco-friendly and economical combo that makes you and the Earth smile!


Electrophoresis

A technique that uses an electric field to separate charged molecules, such as DNA or proteins, based on their size and charge. Commonly performed using an agarose or polyacrylamide gel.
🧪 Lab Life: It’s like a molecular race—everyone’s charged, running through jelly, and the smallest sprinters win. Bonus: the gel glows like a sci-fi rave when you stain it right.


Elute

To wash out or release a substance that was previously bound — common in purification or extraction.
🧪 Lab Life: Imagine if deadlines could be eluted — one spin, one wash, total freedom.


Elution

The process of extracting your target from a column or beads—like coaxing treasure out of a vault.
🗨️ “Elution isn’t just a step, it’s a leap of faith.

-F- Filter Tip

Standard Filter Tips

 A tip with a standard filter inserted, which effectively stops splashed droplets and similar substances. Hyper filter can stop the overflow completely, but standard also sufficient.

 

Hyper Filter Tips

 A tip with a high-performance filter inserted to completely stop overflow. For example, with a 20µL hyper-filter, even when drawing 200µL, the liquid will be stopped. We called Hyper filter tips, due to prevent the overflow better than standard filter tips.


Filtration

A technique used to separate solids from liquids or gases by passing the mixture through a filter medium. Essential for removing particulates or sterilizing solutions.
🧪 Lab Life: When your sample’s just got too much stuff, filtration steps in like a strict bouncer—“you, in the flask; you, in the trash.”


Frosted Area

A rough, matte section on tubes or plates designed for easy writing.
Common use: Perfect for labeling with markers — no smudging, no slipping.
💡 Lab note: Great for labeling, but somehow handwriting still ends up crooked... classic lab struggle.

-G- Gradient

A gradual change in concentration, temperature, or other variable across a given distance. Often used in techniques like density gradient centrifugation or gradient PCR.
🧪 Lab Life:A gradient is like a scientific slope—start chill, end intense. Whether you're separating stuff or cycling PCR temps, it's the lab’s version of going from zero to hero.


Graduated

Graduated. Product with this mark is graduated one.

This graduated marking technology is applied throughout each product. For example, in centrifuge tubes, the graduations remain intact without being scraped off, while in cell culture, it offers grid lines with superior straightness and smoothness compared to glass, ensuring enhanced visibility down to the finest details.


Graduated Markings

Printed or molded volume lines on tubes or containers.
Common use: Quick volume estimation at a glance — no pipette needed (well, until it is).
💡 Lab note: “Close enough” usually means you’ll grab the pipette anyway. But hey, they look scientific!


Graduation

The scale or markings on labware such as tubes or cylinders that indicate volume.
Example: “Always read the graduation at eye level to ensure accurate measurement.”
Note: Not to be confused with your college ceremony 🎓😉


Grid

A grid is a lattice-like pattern found on cell counting or observation plates.
It helps researchers count cells or locate positions under a microscope.
Usually printed in white on clear plastic for better visibility—simple, but essential.

-H- Hemocytometer

A hemocytometer is a specialized microscope slide designed to count cells in a known volume. It is commonly used to measure the concentration and viability of cultured cells, such as mammalian cell lines, yeast, and blood cells. With a grid etched into its surface, it allows researchers to perform accurate cell counts in suspension, making it essential in cell culture, microbiology, and hematology applications.


Hybridization

The process by which complementary strands of nucleic acids bind together. A fundamental principle behind techniques like Southern blotting and DNA microarrays.
🧪 Lab Life:It’s molecular matchmaking. Two strands swipe right, click into place, and boom—love at first base pair.


Hydrophilic

Describes molecules or surfaces that are attracted to water. Hydrophilic materials readily absorb or interact with water, making them useful in biological and chemical applications.
🧪 Lab Life:Hydrophilic? Basically the extroverts of the material world—always bonding, always mingling with water.


Hydrophobic

Describes molecules or surfaces that repel water. Hydrophobic materials do not mix well with water and are often used to prevent wetting or contamination.
🧪 Lab Life:Hydrophobic means “afraid of water”—these surfaces repel liquids.
You’ll see this everywhere in the lab, from filter membranes to tube walls.
If your liquid isn’t behaving, a hydrophobic surface might be quietly resisting.

-I- Immersion Oil

A specially formulated oil used with high-power microscope objectives to reduce light refraction and improve image clarity.
🧪 Lab Life:Microscope’s secret sauce. Just a dab and suddenly your blurry cells are in 4K.


Incubation

The process of maintaining controlled environmental conditions (like temperature and humidity) to support the growth or reaction of biological samples.
🧪 Lab Life:Like a spa day for your cells—set the temp, close the door, and let them chill, grow, or get reactive in peace.


Incubator

Like a spa day—for cells and bacteria.
A cozy 37°C environment where living samples grow happy and healthy. Respect the rules: stable temperature, minimal door peeking, and no loud guests.
Bonus tip: Check for forgotten samples—some might’ve decided to retire there permanently.


Instagram

This is where we share product updates and promotional info. Unlike this site, the content is aimed at a global audience, so it might not always include exactly what you’re looking for—but we’d still love your follow!


Isotope

Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons. Some are stable, others radioactive—widely used in tracing, imaging, and labeling.
🧪 Lab Life:Like twins with different vibes—same name, different weight. Some are chill, others radioactive drama queens used for tracking stuff.

-J-

Jellyfish

Typically, "Jellyfish" refers to a drifting marine invertebrate—but here, it's a centrifuge tube rack!
Its name comes from its ability to float on water, much like a real jellyfish.


Joule

A unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI), defined as the work done when a force of one newton moves an object one meter.
🧪 Lab Life:One Joule? That’s the energy it takes to push a sandwich across the bench. OK, maybe a tiny sandwich.

-K- Kinetic Energy

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.
Think of that centrifuge tube that refuses to stay still—yeah, blame kinetic energy.
💡 Be careful when spinning – kinetic energy does not forgive.


Kinetics

The study of the rate at which chemical or biochemical reactions occur, and the factors that influence those rates.
🧪 Lab Life:It’s like watching how fast your experiment gets bored—or excited. Speedy reactions? Drama! Slow ones? Suspense!


Kobe🐄🌊🏙

Yes, THAT Kobe—the city of world-famous beef, ocean breeze, and mountain views! But it’s also home to something just as premium: us 😉 Watson Bio Lab proudly calls Kobe its home—where tradition meets innovation, and where your next favorite lab tool might be born. Some say the clean ocean air helps our tips become more precise… Okay, maybe not, but it does make our commute nicer 😎

-L- Labcation

A tongue-in-cheek blend of “lab” and “vacation.”
Used by researchers who somehow find themselves back in the lab even during holidays. Especially common during long breaks like Golden Week or year-end holidays, when everyone else is off relaxing—except you, and your PCR tubes.

"My friends are in Okinawa. I'm on a Labcation."
Classic.

It’s not a getaway, it’s a get-things-done.


Lysis The breaking down of cell membranes to release intracellular components, often the first step in DNA, RNA, or protein extraction.
🧪 Lab Life:Lysis: when cells just can’t anymore and spill their secrets. It’s the juicy gossip phase of molecular biology.

LinkedIn

We’re promoting our brand here as well—although it’s mostly the product manager’s occasional musings. If you follow us, it’ll probably make their day (and possibly bring a tear of joy!).


Lot Number

Even if two products look identical, different lot numbers can mean subtle variations.
A "lot" refers to a batch made at the same time under the same conditions.
It’s a key detail for troubleshooting and ensuring reproducibility.
Ever had an experiment behave differently for no clear reason? First step: check the lot number—lab detectives always do.

-M- Mega tube

5.0mL Round bottom type. (233-150C)

Height 56.0mm Centrifuge force 20,000 * G.

Size: micro tube (0.6-2.0mL) < mega tube(5.0mL) <centrifuge tube(15mL)

Bigger than Micro Tube, but smaller than Normal Centrifuge Tube


meniscus

The word “meniscus” comes from the Greek word meniskos, meaning “little moon” or “crescent.”
That’s why it’s used in both:
Science: the curved surface of a liquid in a tube
Medicine: the crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee (meniscus tear, anyone?)
Same root, different fields—connected by shape! 


Microtiter Plate

A flat plate with multiple wells used for assays, culturing, and high-throughput screening. Standard formats include 96-well and 384-well plates.
🧪 Lab Life:Basically the lab’s version of a bento box—tiny wells for different goodies. Perfect for multitasking with style.


Micro tube

Size: 0.6 mL - 2.0 mL

Height: 30-40 mm, centrifuge force: depends on the product

Available in protein low-binding, shading, and standard types.

We offer a wide variety of microtubes.


MS Technos

As one of our group companies, it is a specialized provider of high-precision liquid handling solutions and automated laboratory systems, serving the life sciences and industrial R&D sectors.

-N- Nanoparticle

Particles between 1 and 100 nanometers in size, used in drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostics due to their unique physical and chemical properties.
🧪 Lab Life:They’re like molecular ninjas—tiny, sneaky, and super effective at delivering the goods exactly where they’re needed.


Natural

We often use the term “natural” to describe the color of items like pipette tips and centrifuge tubes—meaning they’re clear or close to transparent without any coloring. But honestly, I’m still not 100% confident that it’s the most precise way to explain it.

Color: Natural (uncolored / clear, no added pigments)


NEXTY

NEXTY-S is a precise and ergonomic pipette, designed for comfortable use and accurate liquid handling. It’s lightweight, easy to handle, and perfect for repetitive tasks. Autoclavable (only for bottom parts) for convenience, it ensures long-lasting durability and reliability in laboratory settings, making it an excellent choice for researchers who need precision and comfort.

NEXTY-A is a versatile pipette designed for accuracy and ease of use. It offers precise liquid handling and is suitable for a wide range of tasks in research labs. Its ergonomic design reduces hand fatigue, and it's autoclavable, ensuring both durability and convenience for repetitive tasks. Ideal for researchers needing reliable and efficient performance.

NEXTY-F is a durable and reliable pipette, designed for precise liquid handling with a focus on stability. Its ergonomic design minimizes hand strain, making it ideal for extended use. Autoclavable (only for bottom parts) for easy cleaning and long-term use, it is perfect for demanding laboratory environments where accuracy and efficiency are key.


NEXTY Rack

Nexty-rack is a lightweight yet sturdy storage rack! With its no-screw, easy assembly, even the clumsiest hands can set it up in no time. Perfect for clean-benc, offices, and stores—say hello to a New Era, New Workspace!


Nuclease Free

This mark shows RNase/DNase/Human DNA free.

Products with this mark were manufactured in the clean room under our high-quality control and inspected to meet our strict quality standards.

RNase/DNase/Human DNA free certificates can be issued for each lot upon your request.

-O- OEM

Original Equipment Manufacturer

We not only offer catalog products. Also leverage our unique technology and expertise to meet your specific needs. We also handle automated dispensing device.


Official Website

While this online shop is technically part of our official presence, it mainly focuses on product sales.
If you're curious about the full picture of our company, please check out our main corporate website.
We’re constantly working on improving this online shop so that one day, it’ll be even more informative than the official page!


Optical Density

A measure of how much a substance prevents light from passing through, often used to estimate bacterial growth in liquid culture.
🧪 Lab Life:Like squinting at a cloudy soup and asking, “how murky is this?” OD tells you how busy your bugs have been.


Orbital Shaker

A device that mixes samples by rotating them in a circular (orbital) motion.
Great for gentle mixing of solutions in flasks or tubes.
💡 Sometimes we wish it could shake off our stress, too. (If only.)


O-ring

Watson’s O-rings offer high durability and airtight sealing—perfect for lab and medical use! 🔬✨ With excellent chemical resistance and flexibility, they’re like a "reliable bodyguard" for your equipment! 💪 Built to last, keeping troubles sealed away!


Osmometer

An instrument used to measure the osmotic pressure of a solution.
Lab Note: Small but mighty! An osmometer helps you determine the concentration of solutes in cell cultures or biological fluids. Perfect for keeping those cells happy and hydrated.


Overlay

A layer of oil added to prevent evaporation during sensitive reactions like PCR. 
🧪 Lab Life: Because your samples deserve skincare too.

-P- Passage

The process of transferring cells from a crowded culture to a fresh growth environment to continue proliferation.
The “passage number” refers to how many times the culture has been subcultured.
🧪 Over-passaging can alter cell behavior—handle with care!


PCR

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a revolutionary laboratory technique developed in the 1980s by Kary Mullis, which allows for the rapid amplification of specific segments of DNA.

We offer many varieties of laboratory equipment suitable for PCR.


Pellet

The solid lump formed at the bottom of a tube after centrifugation.
Often the result of a successful spin—small but mighty.
🗨️ “Be gentle with the pellet… that’s where the magic is.


Pipette

A laboratory tool used to accurately measure and transfer small volumes of liquid, available in various types including single-channel, multi-channel, and electronic models.
🧪 Lab Life:Your lab’s magic wand. Precise, powerful, and slightly temperamental if you don’t treat it right.


Plastic Injection Molding

we manufacture laboratory-grade plastic products through high-precision mold design and injection molding technology. All production takes place in a cleanroom environment to prevent contamination, ensuring excellent clarity, dimensional accuracy, and consistent quality for reliable research use.


Plunger

The part of a pipette you press down.
Push too hard and your sample may launch like a rocket. Too soft, and you won’t draw anything up.
It’s the sacred zone of fine motor skill mastery — a true technician’s touch.


Preservation Plate

The product, which won the Good Design Award 2024 in Japan, was developed for the storage and transportation of nucleic acids, blood, and other bioresources under ambient temperature and pressure conditions. It enables the storage of nucleic acids such as DNA, RNA, and oligonucleotides, as well as blood samples, by dispensing them onto a paper chip on a plate, allowing absorption and subsequent drying.

*The product is currently being sold on a made-to-order basis.


Pre-wet

The process of aspirating and dispensing liquid into a pipette tip before actual sampling.
Why it matters: It helps condition the tip and improves accuracy by minimizing volume loss due to evaporation or surface tension—especially important for volatile or low-volume samples.


Pyrogen Free

This mark shows endotoxin level reach 0.05 EU/mL or less when our products were tested using a colorimetric method referred to the Japanese Pharmacopoeia.

-Q- Quality

We prioritize quality above all else, so you can find plenty of details at this link!


Quantification

The process of determining the amount or concentration of a substance, often using instruments like spectrophotometers or qPCR machines.
🧪 Lab Life:Because “a little” or “a lot” doesn’t cut it in science. Quantification makes your results legally measurable in Lab Court.


Quenching

The process of suppressing fluorescence or halting a chemical reaction.
When your reagent screams “enough already,” it’s time to quench.
💡 Add the buffer to start quenching the fluorescence.

-R- Reagent

A substance or mixture used in chemical analysis or reactions. Critical in assays, including enzymes, buffers, and indicators.
🧪 Lab Life:Reagents are like your lab’s ingredients—some kick off the party, some clear the floor. Treat them with respect, and they’ll serve your science right.


Reference Material

A standardized substance with a known composition, used to calibrate instruments, validate methods, and ensure accuracy and traceability in analytical measurements.
🧪 Lab Life:Think of it as your relationship benchmark—always there, always certain. Want to know your assay’s on track? Compare it to this rock-solid standard.


Restriction Enzyme

A protein that recognizes specific DNA sequences and cuts the DNA at or near those sites. Widely used in cloning and molecular biology.
🧪 Lab Life:Molecular scissors with a grudge—they only cut at very specific spots. DNA better watch its back.


Rinse

To wash labware or pre-condition a pipette tip by drawing up and dispensing the same solution.
Casual Note:
Before you pipette that precious reagent, give it a little “rinse.”
It’s like a warm-up stretch—gets the tip ready and helps boost accuracy.
In the lab, sometimes your pipette gets pampered before you do.

-S- Sample

Curious to try before you buy? We get it😎 We may be able to provide free samples depending on the product and your request. Just drop us a message and let’s talk!


Serial Dilution

A method of diluting a solution in steps, usually by a consistent ratio (like 1:10).
Casual Note:
It’s the scientific version of “just one more splash.”
Keep diluting step-by-step until your once-intense solution is practically whispering.
Precision meets patience—this one’s an art form.


Serological Pipette

A type of graduated pipette used for measuring and transferring liquids, often in cell culture and serology.

💡 Example:
“We used a 10 mL serological pipette to transfer the media.”


Snap Cap

That satisfying “click!”... or an unexpected “pop!” across the bench.
Commonly found on centrifuge tubes and microtubes. These caps are great for quick sealing, but beware of the spring-loaded ones—they’ll launch like a mini catapult if you’re not careful.
Pro tip: Hold firmly before opening... unless you're into surprise science experiments.


Snap Freeze

Freezing a sample instantly (usually in liquid nitrogen) to lock everything in place.
🧪 Lab Life: It’s the “don’t move!” moment — but for cells, in -196°C style.


Sold Out

Sorry to make you think, "Sold Out… again?" 😅 But actually, we can restock quickly from Japan! So even if it says "Sold Out," don’t hesitate to reach out—we might be able to get it to you sooner than you think! 😉


Spectrophotometer

An instrument that measures how much light a sample absorbs at specific wavelengths, commonly used to determine concentration and purity.
🧪 Lab Life:Your sample’s personal spotlight. It shines, they react, and the ‘photo’ reveals all their secrets.


Spin down

A quick centrifugation step to bring down liquid or particles to the bottom of a tube — usually done just before or after pipetting.
"Like instant noodles — give it a quick spin and everything settles nicely at the bottom."


Spring Breakers Campaign

Mar'25 special deal campaign. Almost 40-50%OFF and we provide special set also. However, it was too limited variety, so I plan to provide more wide guidance next time.


Sterilized

Products with this mark are sterilized.

 

The process of killing or removing all forms of microbial life, typically using heat, chemicals, or filtration.
Lab life: That moment when your glassware is cleaner than your weekend plans.
Whether it's autoclaving, flaming, or filtering — if it’s not sterile, it’s suspicious.


Supernatant

The clear liquid that remains above the solid or precipitate after centrifugation or sedimentation.

Differences between Supernatant and Precipitate
・Physical state: Supernatant is liquid, while precipitate is solid
・Position: Supernatant is located at the upper part, precipitate settles at the bottom
・Density: Supernatant has lower density, precipitate has higher density
・Role: Each serves different experimental purposes


Lab Vibes: The quiet one who floats above the drama (aka the pellet).


Surfactant A substance that reduces surface tension between two liquids or between a liquid and a solid.
Lab Vibes: The peacemaker of chemistry—gets oil and water to shake hands.
-T- Tare The process of zeroing a balance by subtracting the weight of the container.
Used when you only want the sample weight, not the dish it’s sitting in.
💡 The fairest subtraction in the lab world!

Titration A technique used to determine the concentration of a solution by gradually adding a reagent until a reaction is complete, often indicated by a color change.
🧪 Lab Life:Drop by drop, drama unfolds. When the color shifts—boom, revelation. It's the slowest suspense thriller in the lab.

Titrator A device used in titration to accurately dispense a reagent into a sample solution.
Lab Note: Whether you're identifying unknown concentrations or just having fun with acids and bases, a titrator makes sure each drop counts. Automated titrators? Even better—less wrist work, more precision!

Turbo Dial

With the Turbo Dial, volume adjustments are done in a flash! No more "Wait, how many times did I turn it…?" moments. Its intuitive design prevents missettings, and the smooth rotation keeps your hands comfortable—even during long experiments. Make your research life easier!

-U- Ultrafiltration

A membrane-based separation technique that filters molecules based on size, typically used to concentrate proteins or remove small contaminants.
🧪 Lab Life:Think of it as a molecular bouncer: “You, big protein—this way. Small ions? Out you go.” VIP access only.


Ultramicrotome

A device used to cut ultra-thin sections for electron microscopy.
Even the finest sushi chef can’t compete—this slices below 0.1 microns.
💡 The ultramicrotome is crucial for TEM sample prep.

-V- Viscosity

A physical property that describes a fluid’s resistance to flow. Higher viscosity means thicker, slower-moving liquids—important in solution prep and reagent handling.
🧪 Lab Life:The reason your pipette says, “Ugh, this again.” Gooey, gloopy, and totally uncooperative—like syrup in a lab coat.


vortex

A rapid mixing action using a vortex mixer to ensure your sample is thoroughly combined.
Lab life: You think you’re gently mixing, but suddenly—splash!—your buffer’s doing a backflip, and yep, someone definitely saw it.


Vortex Mixer

The lab's version of a protein shake blender.
Just press your tube down and watch it whirl into a tornado of perfect mixing.
Great for quick resuspension, but beware—push too hard and you might launch the cap into orbit.

-W- Well (Plate Well)

A small, round or square compartment in a microplate used for holding samples during experiments like assays, culturing, or reactions.
🧪 Lab Life:Tiny experimental arenas. Each well is a stage where science happens—one drop at a time.

-X- Xylene

An aromatic hydrocarbon solvent commonly used in histology and microscopy for tissue processing and slide clearing.
🧪 Lab Life:Smells like trouble, works like magic. Xylene clears things up—literally—but don’t forget your fume hood, or it’ll clear you out too.

-Z- Zeta Potential

The surface charge of particles in a liquid, affecting dispersion and stability.
It may look like just liquid, but inside, particles are in a silent electrical showdown.
💡 We measured the zeta potential to assess dispersion stability.


Zymography

An electrophoretic technique for detecting enzyme activity—often used to visualize proteases based on their ability to digest substrates within a gel.
🧪 Lab Life:It’s gel electrophoresis, but with action scenes. Enzymes go full ninja mode, cutting through their targets and leaving tracks behind.

 

 

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