Definition

A large x-ray image that shows very small details, often used in scientific studies.

Example

The scientist examined the microradiograph to analyze the tiny structures in the sample.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a microradiograph before?

No, I haven't! What is it used for?

It's an enlarged X-ray photograph used to study small details.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to see one sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microradiograph → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "radiograph" (from Latin "radius", meaning ray, and "graph" from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or record). The word refers to a small image or record made using rays, typically X-rays, to visualize objects that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'recording with rays' ('radiograph') to remember that a microradiograph is a small image created using rays.

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