Word: beaker
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...given off which was of a light blueish-green color. This, Professor Trowbridge explained, was thought by some to be the cathode rays, but the point is still in doubt. No one knows what the rays are. In connection with this the lecturer took up a large slim beaker filled with kerosene, which is generally colorless, but when held near the lighted tube the kerosene was of a light blue color...
...story of Boylston Hall. He was last seen alive in the laboratory at about noon. Dr. Rogers had been unwell for some days, although he did not discontinue his attendance at the laboratory. At the time of his death he had apparently been holding in his hand a small beaker. The cause of death is not known as yet, but an autopsy will be held this morning...