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Recent Examples of microscopic The new proof broadly consists of three steps: derive the macroscopic theory from the mesoscopic one; derive the mesoscopic theory from the microscopic one; and then stitch them together in a single derivation of the macroscopic laws all the way from the microscopic ones. Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Apr. 2025 This circular platter is divided into some 100 rectangular tiles, each of which contains billions of microscopic electrical switches. Billy Perrigo, Time, 2 Apr. 2025 For as any turkey hunter will tell you, the big, ugly birds make up for any lack in sense of smell with their microscopic vision and stethoscopic hearing. Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2025 That only works because their bodies are covered in microscopic, water-repellent hairs. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microscopic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopic
tiny
Adjective
  • Buffett has owned tiny stakes in sports franchises during his career.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 May 2025
  • Dunedin One of our South's Best Beach Towns in 2022, this tiny town located across the bay from Tampa surprises with plenty to see and do--plus eat and drink!
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 May 2025

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