Dark-field Microscope (Noun)
Meaning
Light microscope that uses scattered light to show particles too small to see with ordinary microscopes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A dark-field microscope is particularly useful for viewing the details of cells, such as their internal structures and movements.
- The scientist used a dark-field microscope to study the morphology of the microorganisms that were too small to be seen with an ordinary microscope.
- In a dark-field microscope, the background appears dark and the specimens appear bright, making it easier to observe small particles.
- A dark-field microscope was used to observe the live bacteria and their interactions with the surrounding environment.
- The advantages of a dark-field microscope include its ability to reveal the presence of particles that are too small to be seen with an ordinary light microscope.