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microtome

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

Françaismicrotome
DeutschMikrotom
2 more languages
Gaeilgemicreatóm

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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