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Whatman

Whatman

8.2
A British company that makes high-quality filter and art paper
  • proper noun
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  • Whatman 3-mm filter paper strips (7 x 35 mm) that were contaminated with 6 log B. subtilis spores.
  • Whatman #1 filter
  • Whatman #1 filter paper

Examples

  • Artists often prefer Whatman paper for its smooth texture when working on watercolor paintings.

  • For his experiment, he chose high-quality Whatman paper to avoid contamination.

  • Blood was collected on filter paper (Whatman No. 3) every time a new episode of malaria was diagnosed and when treatment failed.

    Academic text (2002)

  • After 30 minutes, the samples were filtered through Whatman #1 filter paper and A 366 was determined against a blank.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Germination test: Ten treated seeds were placed in each Petri plate, having two moist layers of Whatman No. 2 filter paper.

    Academic text (2014)

  • At the SNEM laboratory, 2-4 drops of whole blood were collected on filter paper (Whatman 903, Kent, UK) from persons spontaneously seeking or referred for malaria diagnosis.

    Academic text (2013)

  • The scientist wrote her notes on Whatman filter paper to ensure accurate results.

Synonyms

papermaker
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A person or company that makes paper

is a British brand known for high quality filter paper for science and art

Surface Forms

Whatman main

Etymology

Whatman is the name of a famous English paper brand. It comes from the surname of James Whatman, a 'paper maker' from the 1700s, so Whatman paper is remembered as very high-quality paper used by scientists and artists.