Definitions for "dipstick"
a piece of plastic to which pads of certain chemical reagents have been attached
a stick of paper or cardboard with reagents to test the chemical properties of a liquid
a strip of plastic with paper squares attached, onto which have been added certain chemicals which can detect components in the urine both normal and abnormal
a graduated rod dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level; as, to check the oil level in a car with a dipstick.
The device used to measure the level of a fluid (usually oil or transmission fluid). It is commonly known as an "oil dipstick" or "transmission dipstick," but also can be found in power steering reservoirs and other fluid reservoirs.
A calibrated measuring rod for checking the level of fluids, e.g. oil
slide prepared with appropriate growth media, dipped into MRF, and incubated to measure microbial growth in MRFs. Relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and available commercially.