quadrant plate
A "quadrant plate" is a versatile component used in various fields such as engineering, astronomy, dentistry, and biology for measurement, positioning, and identification purposes.
Definition
C1Engineering
(technical)A slotted plate used in lathes to carry and position gears.
Example
- The machinist adjusted the quadrant plate to change the gears of the lathe.
C1Biology
(technical, laboratory)A Petri dish divided into four sections, used to identify bacteria.
Example
- The scientist used a quadrant plate to isolate different bacterial colonies.
C2Astronomy
(technical, academic)A plate or scale on instruments like quadrants or sextants to measure angular distances of celestial objects.
Example
- The astronomer used the quadrant plate to measure the altitude of the star.
C2Dentistry
(technical, medical)A dental tray divided into four sections to take impressions of different parts of the mouth.
Example
- The dentist used a quadrant plate to take a precise impression of the patient's teeth.
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