dark field illumination

/dɑrk fild ɪˈluməˌneɪʃən/
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Definitions of dark field illumination
  1. noun
    a form of microscopic examination of living material by scattered light; specimens appear luminous against a dark background
    synonyms: dark ground illumination
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    type of:
    microscopy
    research with the use of microscopes
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