paraffinized

UK
/ˈpærəfɪnaɪzd/
US
/ˈpærəfɪnaɪzd/

Translations

paraffinizedpast participle
Used to describe a substance or object that has been treated or impregnated with paraffin.
paraffinéEn histologie et en technique, pour un tissu ou un échantillon traité, imprégné ou recouvert de paraffine.
Paraffinized tissue samples were examined under the microscope.
Les échantillons tissulaires paraffinés ont été examinés au microscope.
paraffinizeverb

paraffinized

Past Simple

paraffinized
Past Simple
paraffinized
Past Participle
paraffinizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpærəfɪnaɪz/
US
/ˈpærəfɪnaɪz/
The laboratory technician needed to paraffinize the tissue samples before further analysis.
Le technicien de laboratoire devait paraffiner les échantillons de tissu avant une analyse plus approfondie.
Additional translations
paraffinerEn histologie, pour inclure un tissu dans la paraffine afin de le couper en fines coupes.

Definitions

paraffinizedpast participle
Treated, impregnated, or coated with paraffin.
Paraffinized tissue samples were examined under the microscope.
paraffinizeverb
To treat or impregnate with paraffin.
The laboratory technician needed to paraffinize the tissue samples before further analysis.
To embed biological tissue in paraffin wax so that it can be sliced into thin sections for microscopic examination.
After fixation, the histologist paraffinized the biopsy sample to prepare ultra-thin sections.