A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.

microphonicsnoun

The phenomenon where certain components in electronic devices transform mechanical vibrations into an unwanted electrical signal.

microphonographnoun

A machine that combines the microphone and the phonograph, so as to record and replay sounds.

microphonographicadj

Relating to the microphonograph.

microphonousadj

Serving to augment the intensity of weak sounds; amplifying.

microphonynoun

microphonics (unwanted signal caused by vibrations)

microphotnoun

One millionth of a phot (unit of illuminance).

microphotodiodenoun

A very small photodiode

microphotodisruptionnoun

Very small-scale photodisruption.

microphotogramnoun

A photogram viewed using a microscope.

microphotographnoun

A photograph so reduced in size that it must be viewed through a lens or a microscope.

microphotographernoun

One who takes microphotographs.

microphotographicadj

Relating to microphotography.

microphotographynoun

The field of study of creating microphotographs, of photographing very small items or areas.

microphotoluminescencenoun

photoluminescence of microscopic structures

microphotolysisnoun

photolysis on a very small scale

microphotometernoun

Any of various photometers used either to measure the variation of densities over small areas, or to measure accurately small changes in illumination.

microphotometricadj

Of or relating to microphotometry.

microphotometricallyadv

By means of microphotometry.

microphotometrynoun

Measurement performed with a microphotometer.

microphthalmicadj

Relating to microphthalmia

microphthalmynoun

Dated form of microphthalmia.

microphyllnoun

A leaf having a single unbranched vein, or a structure that is derived from such a leaf.

microphyllousadj

Of or having microphyll leaves

microphysicaladj

Of or pertaining to microphysics

microphysicallyadv

In terms of microphysics.

microphysicistnoun

One who studies microphysics.

microphysicsnoun

The branch of physics that deals with objects smaller than a molecule

microphysiologicaladj

Relating to microphysiology

microphysiologynoun

physiology studied on a very small scale

microphytaladj

Pertaining to, or of the nature of, microphytes.

microphytenoun

Any microscopic plant or alga

microphyticadj

Relating to microphytes.

microphytobenthicadj

Relating to the microphytobenthos.

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