Definition of Dewar

1. Noun. Vacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments.

Exact synonyms: Dewar Flask
Generic synonyms: Vacuum Bottle, Vacuum Flask

2. Noun. Scottish chemist and physicist noted for his work in cryogenics and his invention of the Dewar flask (1842-1923).
Exact synonyms: Sir James Dewar
Generic synonyms: Chemist, Physicist

Definition of Dewar

1. a double-walled flask [n -S]

Medical Definition of Dewar

1. Cryogenic storage container in which two concentric vessels are separated by an insulating vacuum which prevents conductive and convective heat losses. The vessels themselves are often silvered to reduce radiative heat losses. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dewar

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dewan
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dewanis
dewannies
dewanny
dewans
dewar (current term)
Dewar
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Dewar flask
Dewar flask
dewater
dewatered
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dewax
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dewberries

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