dark-field microscope

noun

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dark-field microscope was in 1909

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“Dark-field microscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dark-field%20microscope. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

Medical Definition

dark-field microscope

noun
dark-field microscopy noun
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