Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A harmful or unhealthy atmosphere or influence that can cause disease or discomfort.

Example: The swamp emitted a miasm that made the air feel heavy and sickly.

Definition: A harmful or unpleasant atmosphere that can cause sickness or discomfort, often associated with decay or pollution.

Example: The old, abandoned house was surrounded by a miasma of mold and decay.

Definition: Describing something that has a harmful or unpleasant atmosphere, often associated with decay or disease.

Example: The miasmal conditions in the abandoned building made it unsafe to enter.

Definition: Having a foul or unhealthy smell, often associated with pollution or decay.

Example: The miasmatic air in the abandoned building made it hard to breathe.

Definition: Relating to or filled with harmful vapors or pollutants that can cause illness.

Example: The miasmic air in the abandoned building made it unsafe to enter.

Definition: A tiny structure made up of a group of molecules that can form in liquids, often seen in solutions where they help to mix substances that usually don't mix well.

Example: In the lab, we observed how the micelles formed when the detergent was added to the oily water.

Definition: Referring to something that is very small or tiny, often at a scale that is not visible to the naked eye.

Example: The scientist studied micro organisms under a powerful microscope.

Definition: A small version of something, often used to describe things that are very tiny or on a small scale.

Example: The microcomputer was revolutionary in making computing accessible to individuals.

Definition: A unit of electric current that is equal to one millionth of an ampere.

Example: The circuit requires a current of 5 microamperes to function properly.

Definition: The study of the small structures of tissues and organs in living organisms, often using a microscope.

Example: Microanatomy is essential for understanding how cells and tissues function in the body.

Definition: A tool that has a grid of tiny spots containing biological materials, often used in scientific tests to analyze genes or proteins.

Example: The researchers used a microarray to study the expression of thousands of genes at once.