Florence flask

Florence flask noun: a glass flask with a round body used in a laboratory for holding chemical liquids and solutions. Normally with a round bottom for uniform heating, but may have a flattened base to stand on a flat surface without support.

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Noun

Florence flask (plural Florence flasks)

A glass flask with a round body used in a laboratory for holding chemical liquids and solutions. Normally with a round bottom for uniform heating, but may have a flattened base to stand on a flat surface without support.

Synonyms:

boiling flask

Synonyms of Florence flask

boiling flask

Forms of Florence flask

plural	Florence flasks

Origin of Florence flask

From a resemblance to wine bottles once used in the area around Florence in Italy.

Questions about Florence flask

What does Florence flask mean?: Florence flask means a glass flask with a round body used in a laboratory for holding chemical liquids and solutions. Normally with a round bottom for uniform heating, but may have a flattened base to stand on a flat surface without support.
What part of speech is Florence flask?: Florence flask is a noun.
What is the plural of Florence flask?: The plural of Florence flask is Florence flasks.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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