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microprojection

IPA: /ˌmaɪkroʊprəˈdʒɛkʃən/

KK: /maɪkroʊprəˈdʒɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The technique of showing very small images on a larger screen using special equipment that magnifies them.

Example: The scientist used microprojection to display the tiny details of the cells on a big screen.

micropulsation

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈpʌl.seɪ.ʃən/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈpʌlseɪʃən/

noun

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.

microradiograph

IPA: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈreɪdiəˌgræf/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈreɪdiəˌgræf/

noun

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.

microsatellite

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsæt.ɪ.laɪt/

KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊˌsætəˌlaɪt/

noun

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.

microscale

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.skeɪl/

KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊskeɪl/

noun

Definition: A very small scale used to measure things that are tiny, usually less than 1 millimeter in size.

Example: Scientists often use a microscale to study tiny organisms and particles.

microscope

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.krə.skoʊp/

KK: /maɪkroʊskoʊp/

noun

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.

microscopic

IPA: /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/

KK: /maɪkrəˈskɑpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to things that are extremely small and can only be seen with a microscope.

Example: The scientist examined the microscopic organisms in the water sample.

microscopical

IPA: /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪkəl/

KK: /maɪkrəˈskɒpɪkəl/

adjective

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.

microscopically

IPA: /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪkli/

KK: /maɪkrəˈskɑpɪkli/

adverb

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.

microscopist

IPA: //maɪˈkrɒskəpɪst//

KK: /maɪˈkrɒskəpɪst/

noun

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.

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