object-plate
Definition
Noun: - Microscope slide: In microscopy, an "object-plate" is a thin, flat piece of glass or other transparent material upon which a specimen is placed for observation under a microscope. It serves as the surface that holds the object being studied.
Usage Examples
- (The glass slide that holds the specimen for microscopic viewing.)
- (The slide used for mounting the specimen.)
Advanced Usage
"object-plate carrier": a mechanical device on a microscope that holds and moves the object-plate.
- The object-plate carrier was adjusted to center the sample under the lens. (The device that grips and repositions the slide.)
"object-plate cover": a thin cover slip placed over the specimen on the object-plate.
- A cover slip was placed over the specimen on the object-plate to protect it. (A small glass sheet used to flatten and protect the sample.)
Variants and Related Words
- Object (n): a material thing that can be seen or touched.
- The object under the microscope was a tiny insect. (The thing being observed.)
- Plate (n): a flat, thin, usually rectangular piece of material.
- The object-plate is a type of plate used in laboratories. (A flat surface.)
Synonyms
- Slide: the common term for a microscope slide.
- Microscope slide: a standard piece of glass for mounting specimens.
Related Idioms
- None commonly associated with "object-plate" as it is a highly technical term.