HeyRuaHow to say “microtome” in Irish
- Irish:
- micreatóm
- English:
- microtome
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MIK-ruh-tohm” /ˈmʲɪcɾʲətˠoːmˠ/
- Plural:
- micreatóim (microtomes)
- Genitive singular:
- micreatóim, an mhicreatóim (e.g. lann an mhicreatóim, the blade of the microtome)
- Genitive plural:
- micreatóm, na micreatóm (e.g. úsáid na micreatóm, the use of microtomes)
What does “micreatóm” mean?
- microtome
- A precision instrument used in laboratories to cut extremely thin slices of tissue or other material for examination under a microscope.Also: section cutter, tissue slicer.
“Micreatóm” with the article
The plural of microtome in Irish is micreatóim. Here is micreatóm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Micreatóm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using micreatóm, the Irish word for microtome.
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Microtome in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for microtome?
The Irish for microtome is micreatóm (pronounced “MIK-ruh-tohm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is micreatóim.
How do you pronounce micreatóm in Irish?
Micreatóm is said like “MIK-ruh-tohm” (IPA /ˈmʲɪcɾʲətˠoːmˠ/).
What is the plural of microtome in Irish?
The plural of micreatóm is micreatóim; with the article, na micreatóim means “the microtomes”. The genitive plural is micreatóm, as in úsáid na micreatóm (the use of microtomes).
Why does micreatóm change to mhicreatóm?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhicreatóm. After ár (our) it stays ár micreatóm, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is a micreatóm the same as a micreascóp?
No. A micreatóm cuts thin slices of a specimen, while a micreascóp (microscope) is used to look at them.
