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microstructure

/ˈmaɪkroʊstrʌktʃər/ /ˈmaɪkroʊˌstrʌktʃər/

Meanings
noun
The fine structure of a material or tissue as revealed by microscopy.

Examples :

"The microstructure of the wood grain in the new desk showed small knots, affecting its visual appeal. "
material biology anatomy structure science medicine

Related Words

Illustration microscope

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

Illustration variables

variables noun

/ˈve(ə)riəb(ə)lz/

Something that is variable.

"The success of our bake sale depends on several variables, such as the weather and the number of people who attend. "

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration affecting

affecting verb

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

Illustration engineer

engineer noun

/ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹ/

A person who is qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering.

"My brother is an engineer; he designs and builds bridges. "

Illustration magnifications

magnifications noun

/ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ /ˌmæɡnəfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act of magnifying; enlargement; exaggeration.

"The microscope's different magnifications allowed the student to see the tiny cells in greater detail. "

Illustration perfectly

perfectly adverb

/ˈpɜːfɪktli/ /ˈpɝfɪktli/

With perfection.

"They completed the first series perfectly."

Illustration microscopy

microscopy noun

/maɪ.ˈkɹɔ.skə.pi/

The study of microscopes, their design and manufacture.

"The university offers a course in microscopy, covering the history and technology of different types of microscopes. "

Illustration revealed

revealed verb

/ɹəˈviːld/

To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

"The magician revealed the rabbit from under his hat, surprising the audience. "

Illustration temperature

temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."