What is the meaning of the word "laboratory"?

Definitions:

  1. A facility or room equipped for scientific experimentation, research, testing, or teaching, where controlled conditions and specialized equipment are used to carry out investigations, experiments, and analyses. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The students spent the afternoon in the chemistry laboratory, performing experiments to understand chemical reactions. copy to clipboard
  2. A place where chemicals, drugs, or microbes are prepared or manufactured. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Before launching a new product, the company conducts extensive testing in its industrial laboratory to ensure quality and safety. copy to clipboard
  3. A workplace for the conduct of scientific research. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The reseach laboratory is equipped with the latest technology to study cellular biology and genetics. copy to clipboard

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