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matrix

/ˈmeɪtɹɪks/

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"The seed of the new idea developed within the matrix of the professor's mind. "

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The material or tissue in which more specialized structures are embedded.

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"The concrete matrix of the sidewalk held embedded pieces of gravel and small stones. "

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An extracellular matrix, the material or tissue between the cells of animals or plants.

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"The collagen in your skin acts as a matrix, holding the skin cells together and providing structure. "

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Part of the mitochondrion.

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"The chemical reactions that produce energy in the cell happen within the mitochondrial matrix. "

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The medium in which bacteria are cultured.

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"The scientists grew the bacteria in a nutrient-rich matrix to study its growth patterns. "

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"The spreadsheet on the computer used a matrix of rows and columns to organize the student grades. "

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A two-dimensional array.

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"The spreadsheet software displays data in a matrix of rows and columns. "

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A grid-like arrangement of electronic components, especially one intended for information coding, decoding or storage.

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"The security system used a complex matrix of sensors and processors to detect intruders. "

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A table of data.

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"The teacher displayed a grading matrix showing student names and their scores on each assignment. "

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A geological matrix.

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"The fossil was embedded in a hard, rocky matrix. "

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(archaeology and paleontology) The sediment surrounding and including the artifacts, features, and other materials at a site.

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"The archaeologists carefully brushed away the soil matrix to reveal the ancient pottery shards. "

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The environment from which a given sample is taken.

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"The soil, the matrix of the plant sample, was carefully analyzed for contaminants. "

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In hot metal typesetting, a mold for casting a letter.

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"The typesetter carefully inserted the matrix into the Linotype machine to cast a fresh 'A' for the newspaper headline. "

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In printmaking, the plate or block used, with ink, to hold the image that makes up the print.

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"The artist carefully carved the linoleum block, creating the matrix that would hold the ink and transfer the image to paper. "

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The cavity or mold in which anything is formed.

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"The dentist filled the cavity, creating a new matrix for the tooth to rebuild. "

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(dyeing) The five simple colours (black, white, blue, red, and yellow) from which all the others are formed.

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"In traditional fabric dyeing, the matrix of black, white, blue, red, and yellow allows dyers to create a vast spectrum of colors. "

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A binding agent of composite materials, e.g. resin in fibreglass.

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"The strength of the fiberglass shelf comes from the matrix of resin that holds the glass fibers together. "

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