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A graduated cylinder ('''Grad''' or '''graduate''' for short), also referred to as a '''measuring cylinder''', is a type of Laboratory Glassware that is used for measuring the Volume s of Liquid s in a quantitative manner. The top usually has a small curled lip to allow easy pouring of liquids, and the bottom is usually anchored with a wide base, to keep the cylinder from easily tipping. The volumes of liquids graduated cylinders can handle range from a few Milliliter s to many Liters . Pipette s or Burette s provide more precise measurement options than graduated cylinders. Each consists of a long Cylindrical tube, much taller than wide, with markings on the side to denote volumes. A graduated cylinder can be made of plastic or glass or Pyrex . Often, the largest graduated cylinders are made of plastic, making them lighter and more break resistant. |
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