Meaning of the word "measuring cylinder" in English

What does "measuring cylinder" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

measuring cylinder

US /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ ˈsɪlɪndər/
UK /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ ˈsɪlɪndər/

Noun

a common piece of laboratory equipment used to measure the volume of a liquid

Example:
She carefully poured the chemical into the measuring cylinder.
Always read the volume at eye level when using a measuring cylinder.