xylotomy
[ zahy-lot-uh-mee ]
/ zaɪˈlɒt ə mi /
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noun, plural xy·lot·o·mies.
the preparation of transverse, tangential, or radial sections of wood for examination under a microscope.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM xylotomy
xy·lot·o·mist, nounWords nearby xylotomy
xylophone, xylorimba, xylose, xylostroma, xylotomous, xylotomy, xylulose, xylyl, XY recorder, xysma, xyst
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British Dictionary definitions for xylotomy
xylotomy
/ (zaɪˈlɒtəmɪ) /
noun
the preparation of sections of wood for examination by microscope
Derived forms of xylotomy
xylotomist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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