microelectrophoresis

noun

: electrophoresis in which the movement of single particles is observed in a microscope
also : electrophoresis in which micromethods are used

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microelectrophoresis was in 1930

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“Microelectrophoresis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microelectrophoresis. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

microelectrophoresis

noun
mi·​cro·​elec·​tro·​pho·​re·​sis -ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈrē-səs How to pronounce microelectrophoresis (audio)
: electrophoresis in which the movement of single particles is observed in a microscope
also : electrophoresis in which micromethods are used
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