microscopy
noun/maɪˈkrɒskəpi/
Frequency rank: #9,973 most common English word
Meaning
The use of microscopes to view objects too small to be seen with the naked eye.
Example sentence
Scientists used microscopy to examine the tiny structures inside the cell.
Synonyms & related words
- magnification
- imaging
- visualization
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