microtome
Definitions
A special instrument that produces very thin slices of plant and animal tissues, for later examination by light microscope or electron microscope.
Equivalents
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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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