non-motile

[US]/[ˌnɒn ˈməʊt(ə)l]/
[UK]/[ˌnɑːn ˈmoʊt(ə)l]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Unable to move; immobile.; Relating to cells or organisms that cannot move spontaneously.
n.A non-motile organism or cell.

Phrases & Collocations

non-motile cells

becoming non-motile

non-motile state

permanently non-motile

non-motile bacteria

initially non-motile

non-motile flagella

remain non-motile

non-motile form

are non-motile

Example Sentences

the non-motile bacteria were identified using microscopy.

many non-motile organisms rely on external factors for dispersal.

we observed a population of non-motile cells in the culture.

the non-motile flagellum is a unique characteristic of this species.

genetic mutations can result in non-motile phenotypes.

the non-motile stage is crucial for survival in harsh conditions.

researchers studied the mechanisms behind non-motile behavior.

the non-motile larvae settled at the bottom of the tank.

this non-motile strain exhibits unusual metabolic activity.

the presence of non-motile cells indicated a specific condition.

we compared the growth rates of motile and non-motile variants.

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