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microscope

UK /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskəʊp/US /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/

noun 2
verb 1
forms 3
phrases 1

noun2

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An optical instrument used for observing small objects.
- That he might ascertain whether any of the cloths of ancient Egypt were made of hemp, M. Dutrochet has examined with the microscope the weavable filaments of this last vegetable. — 1837
Any instrument for imaging very small objects (such as an electron microscope).

verb1

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To examine with a microscope, to put under a microscope (literally or figuratively).
- It has a strong germicidal action, as can be verified by staining and microscoping the pus, the characteristic micro-organisms disappearing rapidly under its use. — 1897

forms

microscoped · microscoping · microscopes

Phrases with microscope

under the microscope
Under close scrutiny or examination.

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