Dewar

n. [亦作d-]=Dewar flask

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UK /ˈdjuːwə(ɹ)/

词形变化

Dewars 复数 Dewars

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A glass or metal double-walled flask for holding a liquid without much loss or gain of heat; a vacuum bottle or thermos. Generally used for scientific purposes and in particular for cryogenic work.

name
  1. 1.

    A surname from Scottish Gaelic.

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  2. 2.

    An unincorporated community in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States.

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  3. 3.

    A city in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States.

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词源

From Scottish Gaelic deòradh (“pilgrim, stranger”), an occupational surname for a custodian of holy relics. It could also be an habitational surname, from Dewar, Scottish Borders. The flask is named for James Dewar, who is credited with its invention.

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