"science experiment" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: science experiments [plural]
Etymology: From the notion that many scientific experiments involve repulsive specimens. Head templates: {{en-noun}} science experiment (plural science experiments)
  1. (informal, humorous) A state of extreme uncleanliness, especially one which involves food mess left for an excessive period of time that is liable to spoil, rot, mold, etc. Tags: humorous, informal
    Sense id: en-science_experiment-en-noun-BsHeE08o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 94 6
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see science, experiment.
    Sense id: en-science_experiment-en-noun-1yaaZRii

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