Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhl-truh-mahy-kruh-tohm]
- /ˌʌl trəˈmaɪ krəˌtoʊm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhl-truh-mahy-kruh-tohm]
- /ˌʌl trəˈmaɪ krəˌtoʊm/
Definitions of ultramicrotome word
- noun ultramicrotome a microtome capable of producing very fine slices of tissue or cellular specimens for electron microscopic examination. 1
- noun ultramicrotome a microtome used for cutting sections for examination by an electron microscope 0
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Origin of ultramicrotome
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; ultra- + microtome
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Parts of speech for Ultramicrotome
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ultramicrotome popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ultramicrotome usage trend in Literature
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