Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

electroporation

/ɪˌlɛktɹoʊpɔˈɹeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.83 in modern English

Syllables
elec-tro-po-ra-tion
IPA
/ɪˌlɛktɹoʊpɔˈɹeɪʃən/
19
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

the creation of transient pores in the cell membrane, through the application of a high-voltage electrical pulse

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English poration English electroporation From electro- + poration.

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How do you pronounce electroporation?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛktɹoʊpɔˈɹeɪʃən/.
What does electroporation mean?
the creation of transient pores in the cell membrane, through the application of a high-voltage electrical pulse
Where does electroporation come from?
Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English poration English electroporation From electro- + poration.

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