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Topic: Inventions

microinjection

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.ɪnˈdʒɛk.ʃən/

KK: /maɪkroʊɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of injecting very small amounts of a substance into tiny structures, like individual cells.

Example: Scientists use microinjection to introduce DNA into single cells for research purposes.

microliter

IPA: /ˈmaɪkrəˌliːtə/

KK: /maɪˈkroʊˌlitər/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for volume that is equal to one millionth of a liter.

Example: The scientist measured the liquid in microliters for accuracy.

microlith

IPA: /ˈmaɪkrəʊlɪθ/

KK: /ˈmaɪkrəˌlɪθ/

noun

Definition: A very small tool made from flaked stone, often shaped like a triangle, used especially during the Mesolithic period in Europe.

Example: Archaeologists discovered several microliths at the ancient site, indicating the tools used by early humans.

microlithic

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/

KK: /maɪˈkrɒlɪθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Made from very small pieces of stone, often used in tools or artifacts.

Example: The archaeologists discovered microlithic tools that were used by ancient humans.

micromere

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈmɪr/

KK: /maɪˈkrɒmɪr/

noun

Definition: A very small cell that is formed during the early stages of development in an embryo.

Example: In the early stages of embryonic development, micromeres play a crucial role in forming the organism's structure.

micrometer

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌmɛtər/

KK: /maɪˈkrɒmɪtə/

noun

Definition: A tool used to measure very small distances or objects, often with a screw mechanism, and can also refer to a unit of length that is one millionth of a meter.

Example: The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the metal sheet accurately.

microminiature

IPA: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈmɪnɪtʃər/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈmɪnɪtʃər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is extremely small, even smaller than what is typically considered miniature.

Example: The artist created a microminiature sculpture that could fit on the tip of a pencil.

noun

Definition: A very small version of something, often used in art or models.

Example: The artist created a microminiature sculpture that was barely visible to the naked eye.

micromole

IPA: /ˈmaɪkroʊˌmoʊl/

KK: /maɪkroʊmoʊl/

noun

Definition: A very small unit of measurement used in chemistry, equal to one millionth of a mole.

Example: In the experiment, we measured the concentration in micromoles per liter.

micromorphology

IPA: /ˌmaɪkroʊmɔˈfɔlədʒi/

KK: /maɪkroʊmɔrˈfɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of very small structures in organisms, minerals, or soil that can be seen with a microscope.

Example: Researchers used micromorphology to examine the tiny details of the soil's composition.

micron

IPA: /ˈmaɪkrɒn/

KK: /maɪˈkrɒn/

noun

Definition: A very small unit of measurement that is equal to one millionth of a meter.

Example: The thickness of a human hair is about 70 microns.

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