bell jar

Meanings

• noun

  A glass container with a bell-shaped top used to protect and preserve delicate objects or experiments from external influences.

  - "The botanist placed the rare orchid in a bell jar to protect it from dust and pollution."
  - "The chemist conducted the experiment in a bell jar to prevent contamination."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bell jar
tier , pier , near , dear , cheer , fear , sincere , mire , empire , desire , retire , tire , pyre , spire , wire , square , rare , square , glare , snare , repair , repaire , repair , dare , rare , square , square , square , square , square , square , square

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Variants

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bell jar , bell jars

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Etymology

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The term 'bell jar' comes from the shape of the container, which resembles an inverted bell.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bell jar' first appeared in print in the late 16th century.

2. The largest bell jar ever made is the Dome of Discovery in London, which measures over 20 feet in diameter and was used to house the Apollo 10 command module during its return to Earth.

3. In 1962, Sylvia Plath published her novel 'The Bell Jar', which is a semi-autobiographical account of her experiences with depression.

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Related Concepts

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1. terarium: A glass container used to house plants or small animals. It is similar to a bell jar but typically has a flat base and a wider opening.

2. lab: A scientific laboratory, where experiments are conducted using specialized equipment, including bell jars.

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Culture

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In literature, the bell jar is a symbol of confinement and isolation, as in Sylvia Plath's novel of the same name. In art, it is often used as a visual motif to represent protection or containment.

How to Memorize "bell jar"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a glass container with a bell-shaped top. Imagine delicate objects or experiments inside the jar, protected from external influences.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bell jar' with protection, preservation, and scientific experimentation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bells Keep Precious Objects Safe' to remember the meaning of 'bell jar'.

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