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microsphere

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈmaɪkroʊsfɪr/

KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊsfɪr/

noun
Definition

A very small sphere, typically measured in micrometers.


Example

The scientist examined the microsphere under a powerful microscope.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of a microsphere?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it's a tiny sphere used in science, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! They're often used in various experiments.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting; I’d love to learn more about them.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
particle
globule
bead
Antonyms
macrosphere
mass
aggregate
Root Explanation

Microsphere → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "sphere" (from Greek "sphaira", meaning ball or globe). The word "microsphere" refers to a small spherical object or structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'ball' ('sphere') to remember that a microsphere is a tiny spherical object.

Visually Confused Words
cosphered
biosphere
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