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microfilament
[ mahy-kruh-fil-uh-muhnt ]
noun
- a minute, narrow tubelike cell structure composed of a protein similar to actin, occurring singly and in bundles, involved in cytoplasmic movement and changes in cell shape.
microfilament
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noun
- thin filament, composed of the protein actin and associated proteins, that occurs abundantly in muscle and in the cytoplasm of other cells
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³¾¾±Â·³¦°ù´Ç·´Ú¾±±ô·²¹Â·³¾±ð²Ô·³Ù´Ç³Ü²õ [mahy-kroh-fil-, uh, -, men, -t, uh, s], adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of microfilament1
Example Sentences
In tuna longlining, the ship uses a line made of thick microfilament, sometimes stretching as long as 40 miles, with baited hooks attached at intervals.
But the DHS drone to be tested at the golf club will be tethered using a microfilament cable, which connects it to a power source.
It is equipped with optical and infrared cameras and will be physically linked via a microfilament tether to a power source.
The drone has electro-optical and infrared cameras to look for potential threats and is on a microfilament tether that provides power to the craft.
The drone has electro-optical and infrared cameras to look for potential threats and is on a microfilament tether that provides power to the craft.
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