lab mate or labmate

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Which one is correct?

A colleague who is working with you in the same lab: lab mate or labmate ?

Thanks

2

A colleague is one who works with you in the same institution where you are working. That is a broad term. If you want to call him/her a mate, then I think ‘labmate’ will sync with ‘classmate’.

3

Both seem to be in use.