microstructure
noun
mi·cro·struc·ture
ˈmī-krō-ˌstrək-chər 
: the microscopic structure of a material (such as a mineral or a biological cell)
Examples of microstructure in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
When the most promising microstructures were tested on the roof of a building under direct sunlight for four hours, the roof measured between five and 20 degrees Celsius cooler than the ones of surrounding buildings.
—
Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 17 July 2025
The simple method Chen and his colleagues developed preserves that microstructure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2018
The researchers' solution to this involves using a hydrogel with a microstructure that lacks nanoscale pores that salt can escape from.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 June 2025
If the new entities were to retain U.S. support in some form, the impacts on bank market microstructure and the competitive playing field are less clear; but don’t expect the status quo to continue.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for microstructure
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 17 July 2025
The simple method Chen and his colleagues developed preserves that microstructure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2018
The researchers' solution to this involves using a hydrogel with a microstructure that lacks nanoscale pores that salt can escape from.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 June 2025
If the new entities were to retain U.S. support in some form, the impacts on bank market microstructure and the competitive playing field are less clear; but don’t expect the status quo to continue.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for microstructure
Cite this Entry
“Microstructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microstructure. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share