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ultramicrotome

ul·tra·mi·cro·tome
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhl-truh-mahy-kruh-tohm]
    • /ˌʌl trəˈmaɪ krəˌtoʊm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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