Definition
a (scientific) experiment (or experimentation): a (scientific) test, trial, investigation
an experience is never used to refer to a "scientific experiment".
Marie Curie's chemical experimentation led to the discovery of radium. It was her tests and trials that led to radium being discovered.
to experiment (on monkeys, with a medicine): to perform (usually scientific) tests (with monkeys, with a medicine)
- "Today I will show you the results of my baby testing experiments."
- "I'm pleased to announce that we are experimenting with the Automated Firing System (AFS)."
- "My first experiment!"
- "My friend Kibi wanted to experiment."
- "It's where the stars "experiment" with different substances."
- "In today's program we are going to take a special visit to the offices of the Delavigne Corporation where an amazing experiment is taking place."
- "He was experimenting with a new fragrance called "Liquid Dynamite" when he accidentally mixed some dangerous chemicals together with tragic results."
- "Anyway, let me show you the results of my experiments."
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