scientific laboratory setting

[saɪ.ən.ˈtɪf.ɪk ˈlæb.ər.ə.tɔr.i ˈset.ɪŋ]
noun phrasepl: scientific laboratory settings
ambiente de laboratório científico
1. A controlled physical environment equipped with specialized apparatus, instruments, and facilities designed for conducting scientific research, experiments, and analysis
The researchers conducted their experiments in a scientific laboratory setting with strict temperature and humidity controls.
Os pesquisadores conduziram seus experimentos em um ambiente de laboratório científico com controles rigorosos de temperatura e umidade.
2. The specific conditions, protocols, and infrastructure present in a research facility where scientific work is performed under standardized conditions
The drug was tested in a scientific laboratory setting before proceeding to clinical trials.
O medicamento foi testado em um ambiente de laboratório científico antes de prosseguir para testes clínicos.
This term is fundamental in both Brazilian and American scientific discourse. In Brazil, it reflects the importance of research institutions like FAPESP-funded laboratories and university research centers. In the USA, it emphasizes the distinction between laboratory research and field studies, particularly important in pharmaceutical development and environmental science.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
laboratory environmentresearch facilityscientific environmentcontrolled laboratory conditionsexperimental setting
Antonyms / Antônimos
field studynatural environmentreal-world settingoutdoor research

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ambiente de laboratório científico
Standard formal usage in academic and research contexts
São Paulo
ambiente laboratorial científico
Slightly more formal variant used in academic publications
Rio de Janeiro
ambiente de lab científico
Informal abbreviation using 'lab' is common in casual academic discourse
Portugal
ambiente de laboratório científico
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally uses 'condições laboratoriais' for conditions

Related Words

laboratory equipmentscientific methodcontrolled experimentresearch protocollaboratory safetyanalytical procedure

Related Idioms & Phrases

under laboratory conditions
in a controlled environment
within the four walls of a laboratory
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →