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🧪 Test Tube Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Glass tube filled with mysterious liquid — the mad scientist starter pack. Chemistry classes, lab experiments, and the occasional "cooking up something new" metaphor all reach for this one. The green liquid most platforms show makes it look delightfully ominous.
When to Use
Use for chemistry, experiments, or scientific testing.
Example Usage
- “Chemistry experiment 🧪”
- “Lab testing 🧪”
- “Science project 🧪”
Popular Combinations
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Heating experiment
🧪🧑🔬
Lab work
🧪💥
Chemical reaction
How Test Tube looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🧪 mean in a text message?▼
Glass tube filled with mysterious liquid — the mad scientist starter pack. Chemistry classes, lab experiments, and the occasional "cooking up something new" metaphor all reach for this one. The green liquid most platforms show makes it look delightfully ominous. Use for chemistry, experiments, or scientific testing. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🧪 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Test Tube emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🧪 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🧪?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:test_tube:` to insert the Test Tube emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🧪 a newer emoji?▼
The Test Tube emoji was added in Unicode 11.0. It has broad support on modern devices but may not render on older phones or operating systems.
Unicode
U+1f9ea
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 11.0
Shortcodes
:test_tube:Keywords
chemistryexperimentlabscience
When to Use 🧪 Test Tube
Use for chemistry, experiments, or scientific testing.
- •Send 🧪 when you want to express or reference "test tube" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🧪 in conversations about chemistry or experiment to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🧪 Test Tube on social media posts, stories, or comments related to test tube
- •Combine 🧪 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about chemistry, experiment, lab
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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