two-part experiment
nounUK /ˌtuː ˈpɑːt ɪkˈsperɪmənt/
US /ˌtu ˈpɑːrt ɪkˈsperɪmənt/
A test done in two steps to see what happens.
We did a two-part experiment to see which paper towel holds more water.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A scientific study carried out in two separate stages.
The two-part experiment first measured the plant's growth, then tested different soils.
3. A school activity where you try something in two steps.
Our two-part experiment had a mixing step and a watching step.
4. A test with a first part and a second part that go together.
The two-part experiment showed that the balloon got bigger in part two.