Polytron

//ˈpɒliˌtɹɒn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A homogenizer, especially one manufactured by Polytron.

    "The tissues were rapidly homogenized using a polytron, and 800 ¼L of 1% Triton X-100 was then added."

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"The tissues were rapidly homogenized using a polytron, and 800 ¼L of 1% Triton X-100 was then added."

Etymology

Trade name, presumably poly- + -tron.

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