microscope — An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
Example Sentences
- My biology teacher said I need glasses when I couldn't see anything through the microscope, but it turned out I forgot to remove the lens cap.
- The new electron microscope can magnify objects up to 500,000 times their original size.
- When the detective said he would put the case under a microscope, I didn't expect him to literally examine the evidence with lab equipment.
microscope
NOUN[/ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/]
An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye
The scientist peers through the microscope and discovers tiny cells dancing on the slide.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term emerged in the 17th century from the combination of Greek 'mikros' (small) and 'skopein' (to view or examine). It literally means an instrument for viewing small objects.
Breakdown
micro- (from Greek mikros, meaning small) + -scope (from Greek skopein, meaning to view or look at).
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📝Examples
“My biology teacher said I need glasses when I couldn't see anything through the microscope, but it turned out I forgot to remove the lens cap.”
“The new electron microscope can magnify objects up to 500,000 times their original size.”
“When the detective said he would put the case under a microscope, I didn't expect him to literally examine the evidence with lab equipment.”
“Medical students spend hours learning to identify different cell types under the microscope.”
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