equatorial plate

noun

1

: metaphase plate

2

: equatorial plane

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First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of equatorial plate was in 1882

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equatorial plate

noun

1

: metaphase plate

2

: equatorial plane

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