Definition

A narrow beam that has a small width or cross section, often used in scientific or technical contexts.

Example

The researchers used a microbeam to precisely target the cells in their experiment.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a microbeam used in scientific experiments?

Yeah, I think it's a beam with a really small cross section, right?

Exactly! They use it in research to target specific areas without affecting the surroundings.

That sounds really precise and useful for experiments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microbeam → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "beam" (from Old English "beam", meaning a long piece of wood or a ray of light). The word "microbeam" refers to a small beam or ray, often used in scientific contexts to describe a focused beam of particles or light.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and a 'ray' or 'long piece' ('beam') — together they describe a tiny beam of light or particles.

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