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microarrays

/ˈmaɪkroʊəˌreɪz/

Meanings
noun
Any of several devices, containing a two-dimensional array of small quantities of biological material, used for various types of assay; the assay itself

Examples :

"Scientists used microarrays to analyze the DNA samples from the different plants in the experiment. "
medicine technology biology biochemistry device science

Related Words

Illustration analyze

analyze verb

/ˈæn.ə.laɪz/

To subject to analysis.

"The scientist analyzed the data from the experiment to determine the cause of the problem. "

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration various

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

Illustration quantities

quantities noun

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tiz/ /ˈkwɑntɪtiz/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

Illustration biological

biological noun

/ˌbaɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

A biological product.

"The school's science fair featured several different biological specimens. "

Illustration dimensional

dimensional adjective

/-ʃnəl/

Of or pertaining to dimensions.

"The math problem required us to understand the dimensional relationships of the cube. "

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devices noun

/dɪˈvaɪsɪz/

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."