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laboratory
laboratory [ lə bórrətəri ] (plural laboratories)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. place for scientific research: a place where research and testing is carried out
2. room for teaching science: a room or place with appropriate equipment for teaching science or doing scientific work
[Early 17th century. < medieval Latin laboratorium 'place for work' < Latin laborare 'to work' < labor 'toil']
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