plural microscopes
: a device used for producing a much larger view of very small objects so that they can be seen clearly
Students viewed the crystals through/under/with a microscope.
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“Microscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/microscope. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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