spatula
Sign in to savethumb|120px|Ancient Roman spatulas at the British Museum A spatula is a broad, flat, flexible blade used to mix, spread and lift material including foods, drugs, plaster and paints.
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- Use
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- Non-regional
- Laboratory use
- Related utensils
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thumb|120px|Ancient Roman spatulas at the British Museum A spatula is a broad, flat, flexible blade used to mix, spread and lift material including foods, drugs, plaster and paints.
In medical applications, "spatula" may also be used synonymously with tongue depressor.
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