This is the 7038th most frequent Dutch word.
apparatuur
Equipment or machinery.
In this sentence, 'apparatuur' refers to the collective equipment present in a specific setting, in this case, a laboratory.
De apparatuur in het laboratorium is erg waardevol.
The equipment in the laboratory is very valuable.
Here, 'apparatuur' is used to denote specific pieces of equipment that require maintenance or repair.
De technicus repareerde de kapotte apparatuur in de werkplaats.
The technician repaired the broken equipment in the workshop.
In this context, 'apparatuur' refers to the general tools or machines used in a particular domain or by a group, with emphasis on their maintenance.