microelectrode

noun mi·cro·elec·trode \ ˌmī-krō-i-ˈlek-ˌtrōd \

|Updated on: 1 Jun 2018

Definition of microelectrode

: a minute electrode; especially : one that is inserted in a living biological cell or tissue in studying its electrical characteristics

Recent Examples of microelectrode from the Web

These elements could include conductive fibers, such as carbon fibers and/or microelectrodes made out of materials such as gold, copper, platinum, and conductive polymers.

— beth mole, Ars Technica, "Alphabet’s Verily has a “smart diaper“ design that distinguishes pee from poo," 17 May 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'microelectrode.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of microelectrode

1917

in the meaning defined above

See Words from the same year

NEW! Time Traveler

Medical Dictionary

microelectrode

noun mi·cro·elec·trode \ ˌmī-krō-i-ˈlek-ˌtrōd \

medical Definition of microelectrode

: a minute electrode; especially : one that is inserted in a living biological cell or tissue in studying its electrical characteristics

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up microelectrode? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

WORD OF THE DAY

amortize

play

to pay off by making regular payments

BROWSE DICTIONARY

microecology

microeconomics

microelectrode

microelectrolysis

microelectromechanical

Test Your Vocabulary

Words for Summer: A Quiz

Which of the following words means “of or relating to summer”?

Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games