what is a erlenmeyer flask used for

An Erlenmeyer flask, also known as a conical flask or a titration flask, is a type of laboratory glassware used for various purposes. It features a flat bottom, a conical body, and a cylindrical neck. Erlenmeyer flasks are commonly used in laboratories for tasks such as mixing, cooling, heating, filtering, incubating, and storing liquids. The shape of the flask helps prevent spillage and allows for a swirling motion during mixing. The narrow opening minimizes evaporation and dust contamination. It is also used in microbiology for the preparation of microbial cultures and can support filter funnels. The flask is named after the German chemist Emil Erlenmeyer, who created it in 1860