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Unicode: 1F39B
Description
A dark, graduated cylinder, typical laboratory glassware used for measuring liquid volumes accurately.
Group:
Objects > music
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, utilitarian. Represents scientific work, measurement, chemistry, or experiments.
Backstory
The Graduated Cylinder emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It is part of a set of emojis representing various tools and objects, reflecting the increasing integration of scientific and educational themes into digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Talking about a chemistry experiment: 'Time for the titration! 🌡️🧪'
- Discussing scientific research: 'We're analyzing the data from the new compound. 🧪'
- Referring to precise measurement: 'Make sure your measurements are accurate. 🧪'
- Symbolizing STEM fields: 'Encouraging more kids to explore STEM careers! 🧬🧪'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with science classes, labs, and research. Evokes a sense of precision and scientific inquiry.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with science, education, and experimentation. May also be linked to 'mad scientist' archetypes in popular media.