an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times.
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an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times.
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A very small living thing, especially one that causes disease, that can only be seen with a microscope.
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An extremely small living thing that can only be seen with a microscope, such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus.
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An electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between about one millimeter and one meter, shorter than a radio wave but longer than infrared light.
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an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations, which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded.
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so small as to be visible only with a microscope.
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The scientific study of very small living things, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
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A small computer that contains a microprocessor as its central processing unit.
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an integrated circuit that contains the entire central processing unit of a computer on a single chip.
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A microcomputer or microprocessor.
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A very small robot, typically one that is microscopic or nanoscopic in size.
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A small bus, typically one used as a passenger vehicle or for light transport.
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A company with a very small market capitalization, typically below a specific threshold (e.g., $300 million).
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Relating to or caused by microbes (microorganisms).
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A beer produced in small quantities by a small, independent brewery.
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a very small piece of silicon or similar material used in electronic equipment, containing a set of electronic parts and their connections.
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A low-level set of instructions that controls the operations of a computer's central processing unit (CPU).
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a small place, society, or situation that has the same characteristics as something much larger
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A length of film containing very small photographs of documents or printed matter.
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A unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram.
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A set of microscopic spots of biological material (such as DNA, proteins, or tissue) arranged in a regular pattern on a solid surface, used for high-throughput analysis.
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A very fine synthetic fiber, typically made from polyester or a blend, used to make fabrics that are soft, durable, and good at absorbing moisture.
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A flat piece of film containing greatly reduced photographs of the pages of a document, used for storing information in a small space.
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the community of microorganisms, especially bacteria and fungi, that inhabit a particular environment, such as the human body or soil.
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A photograph or image taken through a microscope.
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A device used for making very precise measurements, especially of small distances or thicknesses.
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a very fine probe, especially one used in a scanning electron microscope to analyze the chemical composition of a minute area of a material.
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a very small robotic vehicle designed for exploration, especially on the surface of another planet or celestial body.
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The use of a microscope to view very small objects.
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(of food) cooked or heated in a microwave oven.
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A very small world or environment, especially one that is a scaled-down model or representation of a larger system.
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Relating to or concerned with a small-scale, detailed, or individual perspective.
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relating to or resembling a microcosm; representing something on a very small scale.
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to control every part of a situation or activity in a way that is not necessary or productive, especially by giving too much attention to details.
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Of or relating to Micronesia, its peoples, or their cultures.
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A unit of time equal to one millionth of a second.
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A very small spherical particle, especially one with a diameter in the micrometer range.
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A very small switch that is operated by a small movement and is often used in precision control systems.
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a minute, hollow, cylindrical protein structure found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, involved in maintaining cell shape, enabling intracellular transport, and forming the spindle during cell division.
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A small-scale brewery that produces limited quantities of beer, often emphasizing quality and traditional methods.
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a medical condition in which a person's head and brain are significantly smaller than normal for their age and sex, often leading to developmental issues.
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the climate of a very small or restricted area, especially when this differs from the climate of the surrounding area.
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Relating to or involving the behavior, control, and manipulation of fluids that are geometrically constrained to a small, typically sub-millimeter scale.
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A condition in space or in free fall where the force of gravity is very weak, producing near-weightlessness.
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The immediate, small-scale environment in which an organism lives, differing from the surrounding larger habitat.
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a very small machine, especially one that is built or operates on a microscopic or nanoscopic scale.
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A very small sum of money paid for a low-cost item or service, especially online.
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a scientist who specializes in using microscopes to study very small objects or organisms.
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Surgery performed on very small structures, such as nerves and blood vessels, using specialized instruments and a microscope.
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Suitable for or designed to be used in a microwave oven.
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A very small audio cassette, smaller than a standard compact cassette, used especially in portable dictation machines and early personal audio players.
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Having a very small cell structure; characterized by or consisting of tiny cells.
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Relating to the branch of economics concerned with single factors and the effects of individual decisions.
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A chemical element or substance that is essential in minute amounts for the growth and health of a living organism.
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Relating to or involving surgery performed on very small structures, such as blood vessels or nerves, using specialized instruments and a microscope.
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Relating to or involving the very small blood vessels, such as capillaries, arterioles, and venules.
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(of food or a container) suitable for cooking or heating in a microwave oven.
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a scientist who studies microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
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The branch of economics that deals with the behavior and decision-making of individual units, such as consumers, firms, and specific markets.
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The branch of mechanics that deals with the behavior of materials and systems at a very small scale, typically on the order of micrometers.
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A very small meteorite, typically less than a millimeter in size, that has survived its passage through the atmosphere.
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The fine, detailed structure of a material, as seen under a microscope.
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Designed to withstand the heat and conditions of a microwave oven without melting, warping, or releasing harmful substances.
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too small to be seen with an ordinary microscope.
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Relating to or concerned with the small-scale power dynamics, personal relationships, and local interests within a group or organization, as opposed to larger, formal structures or policies.
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Relating to the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms.
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A small computer on a single integrated circuit, containing a processor, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals, used for controlling devices.
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Relating to or using very small electronic components, especially microchips.
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In a way that relates to, uses, or is visible only with a microscope.
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Relating to or concerning the very small-scale structure of a material, as seen under a microscope.
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A photograph taken through a microscope.
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The design, manufacture, and use of microchips and very small electronic circuits.
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The immediate small-scale environment of an organism or object, especially as distinct from the larger surrounding area.
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The process of fabricating miniature structures and devices with micrometer-scale dimensions, often used in semiconductor and MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) manufacturing.
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using a microprocessor as a central component; designed around or controlled by a microprocessor.
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