bell jar

• Glasglocke in Form einer Kuppel, die in wissenschaftlichen Laboren verwendet wird, um ein Vakuum zu erzeugen oder Proben zu isolieren, und auch zur Ausstellung zerbrechlicher Gegenstände dient. Bekannt ist auch der Titel des Romans von Sylvia Plath, der Erstickung und Isolation symbolisiert.

A bell-shaped glass cover used in scientific laboratories to create a vacuum or isolate specimens, or to display delicate objects. Also famously known as the title of Sylvia Plath's novel, symbolizing suffocation and isolation.

1. B2formal

   A bell-shaped glass cover used in laboratories to protect or display objects, or to create a vacuum.

   Glasglocke

   • The scientist placed the experiment under a bell jar to observe the reaction.
   • A bell jar is often used to preserve delicate specimens.
   • The antique clock was displayed under a beautiful bell jar.

2. Symbol of isolationC1formal

   A metaphor for a state of mental or emotional isolation, often used in literature.

   Symbol der Isolation

   • In her novel, the protagonist felt trapped under a bell jar of depression.
   • The bell jar symbolizes the suffocating pressure of societal expectations.
   • He described his loneliness as living under a bell jar.