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Definition of xylotomist

xylotomist

/zaɪˈlɑː.tə.mɪst/
xy · lot · o · mist
Plural:xylotomists
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Adjective:xylotomous
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xylotomist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A specialist who cuts and prepares thin sections of wood for microscopic examination and the study of wood anatomy.

Example

"The xylotomist meticulously sliced the ancient timber sample to study its cellular structure and determine the tree's exact species."

• Rhymes for xylotomist

• Nearby Words

xylopyrography
xylorimba
xylosma
xylotomist
xylotomous
xylotypographic
xylotypography

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'xylon' (wood) and 'tomia' (a cutting), combined with the English suffix '-ist' (one who does).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xylotomist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xylotomist
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