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xylotomy

[zahy-lot-uh-mee]

noun, plural xy·lot·o·mies.

the preparation of transverse, tangential, or radial sections of wood for examination under a microscope.

Related formsxy·lot·o·mist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for xylotomy

xylotomy

noun

the preparation of sections of wood for examination by microscope

Derived Formsxylotomist, noun

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