microscopic
Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal
Example
“We supply all microscopic stains and other materials.”
Other meanings
So small that it can only be seen with the aid of a microscope.
“The water was full of microscopic organisms.”
Very small; minute
“Compared to the galaxy, we are microscopic in scale.”
Antonyms
- macroscopic
- gross
Related words
- copromicroscopic
- fluoromicroscopic
- micromorph
- micromorphic
- quasimicroscopic
- unmicroscopic
- submicroscopic
- intravital microscopic
- microscopically
- ultramicroscopic
- microscopical
- cryomicroscopic
Where this comes from
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