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dewar

Pronunciation: /ˈdjuːə/

Definition of dewar

noun

  • a double-walled flask of metal or silvered glass with a vacuum between the walls, used to hold liquids at well below ambient temperature.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after Sir James Dewar (see Dewar, Sir James)

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Definition of dewar in the US English dictionary