MeSH definition : The technique of spraying a tissue specimen with a thin coat of a heavy metal such
as platinum. The specimen is sprayed from an oblique angle, which results in the uneven
deposition of the coating. The varying thicknesses create a shadow effect and give
a three-dimensional appearance to the specimen.;
The technique of spraying a tissue specimen with a thin coat of a heavy metal such
as platinum. The specimen is sprayed from an oblique angle, which results in the uneven
deposition of the coating. The varying thicknesses create a shadow effect and give
a three-dimensional appearance to the specimen.