C1 noun Formal

microtenter

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈtɛntər/

A specialized laboratory or industrial device used for stretching or holding small samples of fabric, films, or membranes under precise tension. It is typically used in material science to examine how micro-scale materials react to stress and strain.

Exemplos

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1

The hobbyist used a small microtenter to keep the silk taut while painting intricate designs.

The hobbyist used a small microtenter to keep the silk taut while painting intricate designs.

2

The laboratory protocol requires the use of a microtenter to ensure uniform tension across the polymer sample during observation.

The laboratory protocol requires the use of a microtenter to ensure uniform tension across the polymer sample during observation.

3

I didn't realize how much of a difference the microtenter makes when you're working with these tiny fabric swatches.

I didn't realize how much of a difference the microtenter makes when you're working with these tiny fabric swatches.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
microtenter
Verb
microtent
Adjetivo
microtented
Relacionado
microtenting
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Dica de memorização

Remember 'micro' (small) and 'tent' (like a camping tent, which must be stretched tight). A microtenter stretches small things tight.

Quiz rápido

The researcher secured the thin polymer film onto the ________ to analyze how its molecular structure changed under tension.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: microtenter

Exemplos

1

The hobbyist used a small microtenter to keep the silk taut while painting intricate designs.

everyday

The hobbyist used a small microtenter to keep the silk taut while painting intricate designs.

2

The laboratory protocol requires the use of a microtenter to ensure uniform tension across the polymer sample during observation.

formal

The laboratory protocol requires the use of a microtenter to ensure uniform tension across the polymer sample during observation.

3

I didn't realize how much of a difference the microtenter makes when you're working with these tiny fabric swatches.

informal

I didn't realize how much of a difference the microtenter makes when you're working with these tiny fabric swatches.

4

Experimental results indicate that the microtenter's precision is vital for measuring the tensile strength of bio-membranes.

academic

Experimental results indicate that the microtenter's precision is vital for measuring the tensile strength of bio-membranes.

5

The company invested in a automated microtenter to improve the quality control of their high-performance micro-mesh products.

business

The company invested in a automated microtenter to improve the quality control of their high-performance micro-mesh products.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
microtenter
Verb
microtent
Adjetivo
microtented
Relacionado
microtenting

Colocações comuns

precision microtenter precision microtenter
mechanical microtenter mechanical microtenter
adjust the microtenter adjust the microtenter
microtenter frame microtenter frame
utilize a microtenter utilize a microtenter

Frases Comuns

mounted on a microtenter

mounted on a microtenter

microtenter alignment

microtenter alignment

automated microtenter system

automated microtenter system

Frequentemente confundido com

microtenter vs micrometer

A micrometer is a tool for measuring very small distances, whereas a microtenter is a tool for stretching small materials.

microtenter vs microcentrifuge

A microcentrifuge spins small liquid samples at high speeds, while a microtenter applies tension to solid samples.

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Notas de uso

This term is highly technical and is almost exclusively used in engineering, textile manufacturing, or material science research. It should be used when discussing the physical manipulation of small-scale materials.

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Erros comuns

Learners often assume 'tenter' refers to someone who 'tends' to something; however, in this context, it refers to a frame used for stretching cloth.

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Dica de memorização

Remember 'micro' (small) and 'tent' (like a camping tent, which must be stretched tight). A microtenter stretches small things tight.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the prefix 'micro-' (small) and the Middle English 'tenter', a frame for stretching cloth, which comes from the Latin 'tendere' meaning 'to stretch'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: microtenters Used with verbs like 'adjust', 'calibrate', or 'mount'
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Contexto cultural

The term originates from the traditional textile industry's 'tenter hooks' used to dry fabric under tension, adapted for modern micro-scale science.

Quiz rápido

The researcher secured the thin polymer film onto the ________ to analyze how its molecular structure changed under tension.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: microtenter

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to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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