noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A flat plate with multiple "wells" used as small test tubes.
2. 2
   A relatively small tectonic plate.

Synonyms

All synonyms

assay plateassay platemicrotiter platemicrotiter plate

Etymology

From micro- + plate.

Related phrases

microplate reader

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