microplate
A flat plate with multiple "wells" used as small test tubes.
Noun
- A flat plate with multiple "wells" used as small test tubes.
- A relatively small tectonic plate.
Origin
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.? Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós)der. English micro- Vulgar Latin *platta Old French platebor. Middle English plate English plate English microplate From micro- + plate.