variants
also microscopical
as in tiny
very small in size
even a microscopic speck of dust in the eye will cause pain
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Recent Examples of microscopic
Iron is essential for the growth of microscopic phytoplankton in the ocean, but industrial emissions contain aerosolized iron, which quickly dissolves in the ocean and disrupts nutrient balances, the authors noted.
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 2 June 2025
Its tail feathers are iridescent and appear to change color depending on the angle of light, a trait caused by microscopic structures rather than pigmentation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The upper level of the ocean is where microscopic organisms and different types of plankton live.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
The technology not only replaces the need for vacuum bags and traditional filters but also helps to capture more microscopic dust.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 22 May 2025
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 2 June 2025
Its tail feathers are iridescent and appear to change color depending on the angle of light, a trait caused by microscopic structures rather than pigmentation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The upper level of the ocean is where microscopic organisms and different types of plankton live.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
The technology not only replaces the need for vacuum bags and traditional filters but also helps to capture more microscopic dust.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for microscopic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopic
tiny
Adjective
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And with the ability to connect more than 120 devices, the tiny Slate 7 is suitable for use by work teams, families and multi-device users.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Don't give in to temptation and cross over with your mower—not even a tiny bit.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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“Microscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microscopic. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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