noun
- Plural of criminalist; scientists or forensic experts who analyze physical evidence at crime scenes to help solve crimes.
Usage: Commonly used in forensic science and law enforcement contexts.; Often refers to specialists in trace evidence, DNA analysis, or crime scene reconstruction.
Examples
- The criminalists collected blood samples and fibers from the crime scene.
- Experienced criminalists testified about the DNA evidence in the trial.
- The lab employs several criminalists who specialize in fingerprint analysis.
- Criminalists use advanced technology to examine evidence that may be invisible to the naked eye.
- The team of criminalists worked through the night to process the evidence.