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This dimension names the institution or team that actually operates a specific scientific instrument. Wikipedia notes that scientific work is often "carried out by teams in academic and research institutions, government agencies, and companies," teams that are responsible for running the instruments they use. Browsing this way collects every instrument operated by the same institution or team.

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Operated By
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1. Online Etymology Dictionary: instrument
Online Etymology DictionaryOnline Etymology Dictionary, instrument entry, lead sense
Quote, Online Etymology Dictionary, instrument entry, lead sense
late 13c., "musical instrument, mechanical apparatus for producing musical sounds," from Old French instrument, enstrument "means, device; musical instrument"
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Thermal Cycler (Wikipedia)
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