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Meaning of microtome | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A special instrument that produces very thin slices of plant and animal tissues, for later examination by light microscope or electron microscope.

Equivalents

Deutsch Mikrotom

Examples

“The first microtome was constructed for John Hill, to make the specimens described in his book on the structure of timber (1770).”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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