Definition

A type of microscope that uses strong light to see very tiny objects that cannot be seen with a regular microscope.

Example

The scientist used an ultramicroscope to observe the behavior of colloidal particles.

Conversation

Have you ever seen an ultramicroscope?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they're amazing for tiny details.

Yeah, they can show things that regular microscopes just can't see.

That's really cool! I would love to check one out someday.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ultramicroscope → It is formed from "ultra-" (meaning beyond) and "microscopium" (from Greek "mikros" meaning small and "skopein" meaning to look or examine). The word refers to an instrument that allows one to look beyond the small, enabling the observation of objects that are too small to be seen with a regular microscope.

Memory Tip

Think of looking 'beyond' ('ultra-') the 'small' ('micros') to examine things that are too tiny for a regular microscope.

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