IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈbæl.əns/
KK: /maɪkroʊˈbæl.əns/
Definition: A device used to measure very small weights or loads, often with high precision.
Example: The scientist used a microbalance to accurately weigh the tiny samples for the experiment.
IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈbær.əˌɡrɑːf/
KK: /maɪkroʊˈbɛrəˌgrɑf/
Definition: A device that measures and records tiny changes in air pressure.
Example: The scientist used a microbarograph to monitor the subtle fluctuations in atmospheric pressure during the storm.
IPA: /ˈmaɪkroʊb/
KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊb/
Definition: A very small living thing that can only be seen with a microscope, often a type of bacteria that can cause illness.
Example: Scientists study microbes to understand how they affect human health.
IPA: //ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.biːm//
KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊbiːm/
Definition: A narrow beam that has a small width or cross section, often used in scientific or technical contexts.
Example: The researchers used a microbeam to precisely target the cells in their experiment.
IPA: /maɪˈkroʊbiəl/
KK: /maɪˈkroʊbiəl/
Definition: Relating to very small living things, such as bacteria and viruses, that can only be seen with a microscope.
Example: The researchers studied the microbial life in the soil to understand its impact on plant growth.
IPA: //maɪˈkrəʊbɪk//
KK: /maɪˈkroʊbɪk/
Definition: Relating to or caused by very small living organisms, especially bacteria.
Example: The microbic activity in the soil helps to break down organic matter.
IPA: //maɪˌkroʊbɪˈsaɪdəl//
KK: /maɪˌkroʊbɪˈsaɪdəl/
Definition: Relating to a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, especially harmful ones.
Example: The new cleaning product is microbicidal, effectively eliminating bacteria and viruses on surfaces.
IPA: //maɪˈkroʊbɪˌsaɪd//
KK: /maɪˈkroʊbɪˌsaɪd/
Definition: A substance that kills or harms tiny living organisms, such as bacteria and viruses.
Example: The new microbicide is effective in preventing infections by destroying harmful microbes.
IPA: /ˌmaɪkroʊbaɪˈɑːlədʒɪkəl/
KK: /maɪkroʊbaɪˈɑːlədʒɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to the study of tiny living organisms, such as bacteria and viruses.
Example: The microbiological analysis revealed the presence of harmful bacteria in the water.
IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.baɪˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
KK: /maɪkroʊbaɪˈɑlədʒɪst/
Definition: A scientist who studies tiny living things, like bacteria and viruses.
Example: The microbiologist discovered a new type of bacteria in the soil.
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