Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A person or company that publishes small-scale or niche publications, often focusing on specific topics or audiences.

Example: The micropublisher released a new book on local history that appealed to a small but dedicated readership.

Definition: A very small change in the strength of a magnetic field or a short period of pulsation.

Example: The scientists measured the micropulsation of the Earth's magnetic field during the experiment.

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.

Definition: A very small satellite or a short segment of DNA that has repeating units of a few base pairs and varies among individuals.

Example: Researchers studied the microsatellites in the DNA to understand genetic diversity.

Definition: A tool used to see very small things by making them look bigger, often used in science to study tiny objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Example: The scientist used a microscope to examine the cells in the sample.

Definition: Relating to very small things that can only be seen with a microscope.

Example: The scientist studied the microscopical details of the cell structure.

Definition: In a way that relates to very small things that can only be seen with a microscope.

Example: The bacteria were observed microscopically under the microscope.

Definition: A person who specializes in using microscopes to study small objects or organisms.

Example: The microscopist examined the tiny cells under the microscope to gather data for her research.

Definition: The practice of using a microscope to examine small objects or details that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Example: The scientist used microscopy to study the tiny structures of the cells.

Definition: A very short unit of time equal to one millionth of a second.

Example: The computer processes information in microseconds, making it extremely fast.