Dewar flask
/ (ˈdjuːə) /
noun
a type of vacuum flask, esp one used in scientific experiments to keep liquid air, helium, etc; Thermos
Origin of Dewar flask
1C20: named after Sir James Dewar
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How to use Dewar flask in a sentence
Dewar flask, a flask devised by Dewar for the examination of liquefied gases.
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