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Electrophoresis in Irish (Leictreafóiréis): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for electrophoresis is leictreafóiréis, a feminine noun.
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How to say “electrophoresis” in Irish

Irish:
leictreafóiréis
English:
electrophoresis
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“LEK-truh-foh-ray-shish”  /ˈlʲɛcţɾʲəfoːɾʲeːʃɪʃ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
leictreafóiréise, na leictreafóiréise (e.g. modh na leictreafóiréise, the method of electrophoresis)

What does “leictreafóiréis” mean?

electrophoresis
A laboratory technique that separates molecules such as proteins or DNA by moving them through a gel or liquid with an electric field.Also: gel electrophoresis, protein separation, dna separation.

“Leictreafóiréis” with the article

Here is leictreafóiréis after the article (an t-alt).

an leictreafóiréis
the electrophoresis
No change after an

“Leictreafóiréis” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using leictreafóiréis, the Irish word for electrophoresis.

Is teicníc saotharlainne í an leictreafóiréis.
Electrophoresis is a laboratory technique.
Bhaineamar úsáid as leictreafóiréis inniu.
We used electrophoresis today.
Scarann leictreafóiréis próitéiní óna chéile.
Electrophoresis separates proteins from each other.
Rinne sí turgnamh leictreafóiréise ar DNA.
She did an electrophoresis experiment on DNA.
Thaispeáin torthaí na leictreafóiréise na bandaí go soiléir.
The electrophoresis results showed the bands clearly.
Tá trealamh leictreafóiréise nua sa tsaotharlann.
There is new electrophoresis equipment in the lab.
Mhínigh an léachtóir conas a oibríonn leictreafóiréis.
The lecturer explained how electrophoresis works.

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Electrophoresis in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for electrophoresis?

The Irish for electrophoresis is leictreafóiréis (pronounced “LEK-truh-foh-ray-shish”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce leictreafóiréis in Irish?

Leictreafóiréis is said like “LEK-truh-foh-ray-shish” (IPA /ˈlʲɛcţɾʲəfoːɾʲeːʃɪʃ/).

Does leictreafóiréis have a plural?

No plural form is given for leictreafóiréis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Is 'leictreafóiréis' a common word?

No, leictreafóiréis is a technical term used mainly in biology, chemistry and medicine for electrophoresis.

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