Niskin bottle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An improved type of Nansen bottle that is open on both ends and is currently most commonly used.

Word forms

Niskin bottle Niskin bottles

Etymology

Named after American inventor Shale Niskin.

Synonyms

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