A rectangular plate or block containing multiple small wells or cavities, used for analysis, clinical testing, or culture; specifically = microtiter plate.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal Legislative Council New South Wales.
Definition of well plate in US English:
well plate
noun
A rectangular plate or block containing multiple small wells or cavities, used for analysis, clinical testing, or culture; specifically = microtiter plate.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal Legislative Council New South Wales.