stirring rod
nounUK /ˈstɜː.rɪŋ rɒd/
US /ˈstɝː.ɪŋ rɑːd/
A stirring rod is a thin glass stick you use to mix things in a science lab.
The teacher used a stirring rod to mix the blue liquid in the beaker.
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2. A rod used to stir a drink or mixture in everyday settings.
She used a long stirring rod to mix the lemonade in the pitcher.
3. A rod-shaped tool for agitating chemicals during an experiment.
Add the powder slowly while stirring with the rod.
4. A glass stick used to guide liquid when pouring.
He tilted the beaker and let the stirring rod carry the water into the flask.