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microtiter

/ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌtaɪ.tər/
(UK: microtitre)
mi · cro · ti · ter
Plural:microtiters
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microtiter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A laboratory system or method for conducting small-scale biological or chemical assays, typically utilizing a flat plate containing a matrix of tiny wells to hold minute volumes of liquid.

Example

"The researcher dispensed the diluted antibodies into each well of the microtiter plate before incubating the diagnostic assay."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively used attributively as a noun adjunct in scientific laboratory contexts, most notably in the phrase 'microtiter plate'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originally coined in the early 1960s as a trademark (Microtiter) by Dr. Gyula Takátsy and the Cooke Engineering Company for their multiple-well plate system; formed from 'micro-' + 'titer'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microtiter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microtiter
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