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microplate.

A flat plate with multiple "wells" used as small test tubes.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌpleɪt/
  1. A flat plate with multiple "wells" used as small test tubes.

  2. A relatively small tectonic plate.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English micro- Vulgar Latin *platta Old French platebor. Middle English plate English plate English microplate From micro- + plate.

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