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microscope
/ˈmaɪ.krə.skəʊp/
[/ˈmaɪ.krə.skəʊp/]
magnifying instrument
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An instrument that uses lenses to make very small objects appear much larger.
Example
Under the microscope, the drop of pond water revealed hundreds of tiny moving organisms.
Under the microscope, the drop of pond water revealed hundreds of tiny moving organisms.
Etymology
Coined in the 17th century from Greek 'mikros' (small) and 'skopein' (to look at).
How & Where It’s Used
Essential in biology, medicine, and materials science.