laboratorie
A laboratorie, sometimes spelled laboratory in English, or laboratoire in other languages, is a facility equipped for scientific experimentation, measurement, and analysis. Laboratories provide a controlled environment where researchers can observe phenomena, test hypotheses, and verify results with standardized procedures. They range from small teaching spaces to large industrial or government installations, all focused on accuracy, safety, and documentation. In English, the standard spelling is laboratory; "laboratorie" appears in some languages or historical texts.
Types: Academic and research laboratories in universities and institutes; clinical laboratories performing diagnostic testing on human
Equipment and environment: Work is conducted on benches or within hoods and clean rooms. Common equipment includes
Operations and standards: Work follows documented procedures, calibration, and quality control. Data are managed with electronic
History and trends: Modern laboratories developed during the scientific revolution with standardized instruments and methods. Today