Definition of sonicator in English:
sonicator
noun ˈsɒnɪkeɪtəˈsɑnɪˌkeɪdər
Biochemistry An apparatus used to subject a biological sample to ultrasonic vibration so as to fragment the cells, macromolecules, and membranes.
the tubes were agitated with a sonicator
Definition of sonicator in US English:
sonicator
nounˈsɑnɪˌkeɪdərˈsäniˌkādər
Biochemistry An apparatus used to subject a biological sample to ultrasonic vibration so as to fragment the cells, macromolecules, and membranes.
the tubes were agitated with a sonicator