microscope stage
- noun
- Specialized
:
plataforma del microscopio
- Circle number 185 on Reader Service Card Cryogenic System and Multitemperature Microscope Stage
Examples
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The company's high-performance universal motorized microscope stage system is compact.
Academic text (2003) -
You are now ready to place the slide on the microscope stage for observation.
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The microscope stage is made of ceramic and achieves operating temperatures as low as 70 K using a low-volume nitrogen gas supply rather than a cryogen source.
Academic text (1996) -
Spectrolab Research Laboratories has made available a cryogenic system for doing research at temperatures from 70 to 150 K and a low-noise microscope stage for doing research at temperatures from 70 to 573 K.
Academic text (1996) -
The scientist adjusted the focus after placing the specimen on the microscope stage.
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To view the cells clearly, make sure the slide is centered on the microscope stage.
Synonyms
375
1.0
A flat raised surface where performers or microscope slides sit
How High
- US
16
4.9
- Specialized
1
8.6
375
1.0
90
1.6
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: ‘microscope’ (device for magnifying) + ‘stage’ (the platform) yields the platform of a microscope where specimens are placed. This noun–noun compound follows a common, cross-linguistic naming pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Microscope stage: The name microscope stage uses stage in the simple sense of a platform where things are shown. Imagine a tiny stage that holds the 'slide' with the 'sample' so you can look closely. That's why the microscope stage means the flat platform that holds the sample for viewing.