noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several filters, made from cellulose acetate membranes, capable of removing very small particles.

   "Because of its use in cloud seeding it is important to know whether millipores can detect silver iodide."

Example

More examples

"Because of its use in cloud seeding it is important to know whether millipores can detect silver iodide."

Etymology

From milli- + pore, originally a trademark.

Related phrases

cellulose acetate

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