microtome
(noun) scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination
Source: WordNet® 3.1
microtome (plural microtomes)
A special instrument that produces very thin slices of plant and animal tissues, for later examination by light microscope or electron microscope.
microtome (third-person singular simple present microtomes, present participle microtoming, simple past and past participle microtomed)
To cut into sections using a microtome
Source: Wiktionary
Mi"cro*tome, n. Etym: [Micro- + Gr.
Definition: An instrument for making very thin sections for microscopical examination.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 May 2024
(noun) a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
