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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.

microscopy

IPA: /maɪˈkrɒskəpi/

KK: /maɪˈkrɒskəpi/

noun

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.

microsecond

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌsɛk.ənd/

KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊˌsɛkənd/

noun

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.

microseism

IPA: //ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsaɪ.zəm//

KK: /maɪkroʊˈsaɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A very small and weak tremor of the earth, often caused by natural events like wind or ocean waves.

Example: The scientists detected a microseism while monitoring the coastal area for seismic activity.

microseismic

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsaɪ.zmɪk/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈsaɪzmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing very small seismic events that usually do not cause any noticeable damage or disturbance.

Example: The researchers monitored microseismic activity to better understand the geological conditions.

microseismicity

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsaɪ.zmɪ.sɪ.ti/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈsaɪzmɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition or occurrence of very small seismic events, often related to natural or human activities, that are not usually felt by people.

Example: Scientists study microseismicity to understand the effects of underground mining on the surrounding area.

microsensor

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌsɛn.sər/

KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊˌsɛnsər/

noun

Definition: A very small electronic device that measures specific physical conditions like temperature or light.

Example: The microsensor in the device helps monitor the temperature accurately.

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