Quadrat
Pronunciation: /ˈkwædɹət/
Quadrat (noun)
- A square frame used by scientists to study plants or animals in a specific area.
- A block used in printing to create space between lines of text.
Examples
- The researcher placed a quadrat on the ground to count the plants.
- Using a quadrat, they measured the density of the grass.
Common collocations: place a quadrat, use a quadrat, quadrat sampling, use a quadrat, quadrat printing