Meaning
microscope slide
- a small, thin piece of glass used to hold specimens for examination under a microscope
- a small piece of glass or watch crystal
In a sentence
Il ricercatore ha posizionato con cura il campione sul vetrino.
The researcher carefully placed the specimen on the slide.
Attento a non rompere il vetrino mentre regoli il microscopio.
Be careful not to break the slide while adjusting the microscope.
Sul vetrino non si vedeva alcuna traccia di batteri.
No trace of bacteria could be seen on the slide.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vetrino | masculine · singular |
| vetrini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed as a diminutive of 'vetro' (glass), but in scientific contexts it specifically means a slide.
- A coverslip placed over the specimen is called 'vetrino coprioggetto'.