science experiment

English

Etymology

From the notion that many scientific experiments involve repulsive specimens.

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.

   No science experiments in the fridge, please.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see science,‎ experiment.

   We were doing a science experiment in class involving the dissection of frogs.