Niskin bottle

English

Etymology

Named after American inventor Shale Niskin.

Noun

Niskin bottle (plural Niskin bottles)

  1. (oceanography) An improved type of Nansen bottle that is open on both ends and is currently most commonly used.
    Synonym: (informal) Niskin
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