Pipette vs Pipetta vs Pipettor

Pipette vs Pipetta vs Pipettor – What’s the Difference?

Pipette
A pipette is the most common and widely accepted term used globally. It refers to a laboratory instrument used to measure and transfer small volumes of liquid accurately. “Pipette” is the standard scientific term used in textbooks, research papers, and laboratories worldwide.

Pipetta
Pipetta is not a standard scientific term in English. It is mainly an Italian word for pipette and is sometimes used incorrectly in casual or regional contexts. In professional and technical usage, pipetta is generally avoided.

Pipettor
Pipettor is an alternative term commonly used in North America. It usually refers to mechanical or electronic micropipettes. While correct, it is more regional and less commonly used internationally compared to “pipette.”