Definition

A picture or drawing of something that is too small to see clearly without a microscope.

Example

The scientist examined the micrograph to study the details of the cell structure.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a micrograph of a leaf under the microscope?

No, I haven't! That sounds really interesting.

It's amazing how much detail you can see in a micrograph.

I bet! I should check it out sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Micrograph → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or draw). The word "micrograph" refers to a written or drawn representation of something small, typically seen through a microscope.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'to write' ('graph') — a micrograph is a drawing or image of something that is too small to see with the naked eye.

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