mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
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Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
The situation devolves from there, in a sort of micro-zombie apocalypse.
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These micro-vibrations cause the ice to crack and flake away, all without heating the surface.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Hypersonic Levitation in Cell Isolation A new method of isolating and suspending cells, called hypersonic levitation and spinning (HLS), relies on acoustic resonators and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology to yield biology breakthroughs.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
The situation devolves from there, in a sort of micro-zombie apocalypse.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
Trends develop from all corners of the world, at micro and macro scales.
—Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
These micro-vibrations cause the ice to crack and flake away, all without heating the surface.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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micro
adjective
mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
involving minute quantities or variations
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