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
15 June 2025
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Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
