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microscope

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/ · UK /ˈmaɪkrəskəʊp/

microscope means: An instrument that makes very small things look larger so you can see them clearly.

noun

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An instrument that makes very small things look larger so you can see them clearly.

  • We looked through a microscope.
  • She examined a drop of water under the microscope.
  • The laboratory bought three new microscopes.

How to use it: under a microscope (The cells are visible under a microscope.); look through a microscope (Look through the microscope to see the insect’s legs.)

Common phrases: use a microscope, under a microscope, microscope lens, optical microscope

Questions about microscope

What does microscope mean?

An instrument that makes very small things look larger so you can see them clearly.

What is microscope in other languages?

Türkçe: mikroskop · Español: microscopio · Français: microscope · Deutsch: Mikroskop · Italiano: microscopio · 日本語: 顕微鏡

How do you pronounce microscope?

In American English /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/; in British English /ˈmaɪkrəskəʊp/.

How do you use microscope in a sentence?

We looked through a microscope. She examined a drop of water under the microscope.

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