science experiment
nounEtymology From the notion that many scientific experiments involve repulsive specimens.
1
Humorous, Informal 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.