Biology Lab Terms

adjective in a state of boiling or bubbling

adverb in a boiling or bubbling state

• The water in the pot was aboil as she prepared to cook the pasta.
• I left the pot on the stove and now the water is aboil.
• The excitement in the room had everyone aboil with anticipation.
• His anger was aboil as he confronted the situation.

noun AFM stands for Atomic Force Microscopy, a type of scanning probe microscopy that provides high-resolution images of surfaces at the atomic level.

• Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is a powerful tool used in nanotechnology research.
• I used AFM to study the surface of the material under the microscope.
• AFM is like magic, it can show us things at the nanoscale!
• AFM acts like a detective, revealing hidden details on the surface of the sample.