cold finger
The term "cold finger" can refer to specialized laboratory equipment, a medical condition, or an idiomatic expression depending on the context.
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Definition
C1Chemistry
(technical, academic)A device used to create a cold spot for condensing vapors.
Example
- The chemist used a cold finger to condense the vapors during the experiment.
B2Medicine
(medical, clinical)A condition where fingers feel extremely cold, often due to poor circulation.
Example
- Patients with Raynaud's disease often complain of having a cold finger.
B2Idiomatic Expression
(informal, slang)The act of ignoring someone's message or comment.
Example
- She gave him the cold finger after their argument.
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