microplate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌpleɪt/
Etymology
Etymology tree English micro- Vulgar Latin *platta Old French platebor. Middle English plate English plate English microplate From micro- + plate.
Meanings
- A flat plate with multiple "wells" used as small test tubes.
- A relatively small tectonic plate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microplates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |