(science fiction) A von Neumann machine, or machine capable of self-replication, that is sent on interstellar voyages to investigate or terraform.

plural of von Neumann probe

(pharmacology) A synthetic sulfur-containing compound which promotes increased excretion of uric acid and is used to treat gout.

plural of prober

Agent noun of probe; one who probes.

Resembling a probe (instrument for probing).

(genetics) A collection of two or more probes that are designed to measure a single molecular species.

plural of probeset

(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of probe

(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing boron, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and sodium.