coverslip

[US]/ˈkʌvəsˌlɪp/
[UK]/ˈkʌvərˌslɪp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a thin glass or plastic sheet used to cover a specimen on a microscope slide
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

glass coverslip

coverslip thickness

coverslip size

coverslip application

coverslip removal

coverslip placement

coverslip mounting

coverslip handling

coverslip cleaning

coverslip preparation

Example Sentences

the scientist placed a coverslip over the specimen.

make sure the coverslip is clean before use.

he carefully adjusted the coverslip to avoid bubbles.

a coverslip is essential for microscope slides.

she removed the coverslip to examine the sample.

always handle the coverslip by the edges.

the coverslip helps protect the specimen from contamination.

he used a coverslip to cover the wet mount preparation.

after adding the dye, place a coverslip gently.

the thickness of the coverslip can affect the results.

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