How to Pronounce "transilluminator"
word
trænˌsɪˈluːmɪneɪtɚ
tran-sih-LOO-mih-nay-ter
trænˌsɪˈluːmɪneɪtə
tran-sih-LOO-mih-nay-tuh
Definition
A transilluminator is a device that shines light through a substance or tissue to make details inside visible, commonly used in laboratories for gel electrophoresis or in medicine to examine the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
trænˌsɪˈluːmɪneɪtɚ
British English
trænˌsɪˈluːmɪneɪtə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tran-sih-LOO-mih-nay-ter
UK
tran-sih-LOO-mih-nay-tuh
Listen in Context
The scientist used a transilluminator to see the DNA bands.
Please place the gel on the transilluminator.
This transilluminator uses blue light for safety.
Could you hand me the transilluminator? I need it for the next experiment.