Biosensor in Irish (Bithbhraiteoir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for biosensor?

The Irish for biosensor is bithbhraiteoir (pronounced “BIH-vrat-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bithbhraiteoirí.

Q: What is the plural of biosensor in Irish?

The plural of bithbhraiteoir is bithbhraiteoirí; with the article, na bithbhraiteoirí means “the biosensors”. The genitive plural is bithbhraiteoirí, as in forbairt na mbithbhraiteoirí (the development of the biosensors).

How to say “biosensor” in Irish

Irish:: bithbhraiteoir
English:: biosensor
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BIH-vrat-yohr” /ˈbʲɪhˌwɾˠatʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: bithbhraiteoirí (biosensors)
Genitive singular:: bithbhraiteora, an bhithbhraiteora (e.g. íogaireacht an bhithbhraiteora, the sensitivity of the biosensor)
Genitive plural:: bithbhraiteoirí, na mbithbhraiteoirí (e.g. forbairt na mbithbhraiteoirí, the development of the biosensors)

What does “bithbhraiteoir” mean?

biosensor: An analytical device that uses a biological component, such as an enzyme or antibody, to detect a substance.Also: biological sensor, bio-sensor.

“Bithbhraiteoir” with the article

The plural of biosensor in Irish is bithbhraiteoirí. Here is bithbhraiteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an bithbhraiteoir

the biosensor

No change after an

na bithbhraiteoirí

the biosensors

Plural: no change after na

“Bithbhraiteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bithbhraiteoir, the Irish word for biosensor.

Is gléas eolaíoch é bithbhraiteoir.

A biosensor is a scientific device.

Aimsíonn an bithbhraiteoir glúcós san fhuil.

The biosensor detects glucose in the blood.

Bhí toradh an bhithbhraiteora an-chruinn.

The biosensor's result was very accurate.

Úsáidtear bithbhraiteoirí i saotharlanna ospidéil.

Biosensors are used in hospital laboratories.

Tá einsím i mo bhithbhraiteoir nua.

There is an enzyme in my new biosensor.

Tá antashubstaint sa bhithbhraiteoir seo.

There is an antibody in this biosensor.

Dhear na taighdeoirí bithbhraiteoir níos saoire.

The researchers designed a cheaper biosensor.

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Biosensor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for biosensor?

The Irish for biosensor is bithbhraiteoir (pronounced “BIH-vrat-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bithbhraiteoirí.

How do you pronounce bithbhraiteoir in Irish?

Bithbhraiteoir is said like “BIH-vrat-yohr” (IPA /ˈbʲɪhˌwɾˠatʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of biosensor in Irish?

The plural of bithbhraiteoir is bithbhraiteoirí; with the article, na bithbhraiteoirí means “the biosensors”. The genitive plural is bithbhraiteoirí, as in forbairt na mbithbhraiteoirí (the development of the biosensors).

Why does bithbhraiteoir change to bhithbhraiteoir or mbithbhraiteoir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bithbhraiteoir becomes mo bhithbhraiteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbithbhraiteoir (eclipsis).

How is 'bithbhraiteoir' formed?

It combines the prefix 'bith-' (life, bio-) with 'braiteoir' (sensor), the prefix lenites the following b, giving 'bithbhraiteoir'.

Biosensor in Irish (Bithbhraiteoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage