microscope (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/
Definition
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cellular structures, that are not visible to the naked eye.
Examples
The biologist placed the slide under the microscope to examine the cells.
With a powerful microscope, we could see the intricate details of the insect's wing.
He spent hours peering into the microscope, fascinated by the microscopic world.
How to Use microscope
- under the microscope (prepositional phrase)
- Being examined closely or critically. — "The company's finances were put under the microscope after the scandal."
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