Pipettes are an essential tool in any laboratory, used for dispensing small volumes of liquid with precision. However, there are various other synonyms for this word, including droppers, micro-pipettes, and volumetric pipettes. A dropper is similar to a pipette but is generally used for even smaller volumes of liquid. Micro-pipettes are used when extreme precision is required, often for DNA or protein analysis. Volumetric pipettes are used for preparing precise amounts of liquid, typically for titration experiments. Other synonyms include transfer pipettes and serological pipettes, which are used for transferring fluids between containers or for higher volumes of liquid. Regardless of the synonym chosen, it is important to use the correct type of pipette for the intended experiment to obtain reliable results.