mi·cro·phys·i·cal
¦mī-krō-¦fi-zi-kəl 
: of or relating to microphysics
events in the microphysical world—
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microphysically
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Paul Voosen,
Science | AAAS,
25 Mar. 2021
Very little is known about reentry dust production, the microphysics of the particles and how reentry dust could affect climate and ozone.
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Martin N. Ross,
Scientific American,
6 Nov. 2020
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Noun
Cloud thickening and thinning, though taking place on more regional scales, rely altering the microphysics of clouds, long the wild card of climate change projections.
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Paul Voosen,
Science | AAAS,
25 Mar. 2021
Very little is known about reentry dust production, the microphysics of the particles and how reentry dust could affect climate and ozone.
—
Martin N. Ross,
Scientific American,
6 Nov. 2020
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“Microphysics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microphysics. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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