English Words: M

36,575 words · Page 384 of 732

microthermometrynoun

Using a microscope to observe the temperature at which fluid inclusions in minerals change phase.

microthinadj

microscopically thin

microthreadnoun

A thread (typically one executed in parallel) in a microprocessor

microthrombinoun

plural of microthrombus

microthrombiinoun

Misspelling of microthrombi.

microthromboembolismnoun

A very small thromboembolism

microthromboembolusnoun

A very small thromboembolus

microthrombogenesisnoun

thrombogenesis of a microthrombus

microthrombogenicadj

That causes microthrombosis

microthrombosisnoun

A very small thrombosis

microthromboticadj

Relating to microthrombosis

microthrombusnoun

A very small thrombus

microthyriaceousadj

Relating to fungi of the family Microthyriaceae

microtianoun

A congenital deformity where the pinna (external ear) is underdeveloped.

microticadj

Having small ears

microtidaladj

Having a small tidal range (less than 2 metres)

microtilenoun

A very small tile (tesselation)

microtimenoun

microscale time

microtimingnoun

Very small differences in the timing (of beats etc) during a performance

microtineadj

Of or relating to the subfamily Microtinae, including voles, lemmings and muskrats.

microtipnoun

A very small tip (end piece).

microtissuenoun

microscale tissue

microtiternoun

A titer obtained by the use of very small amounts of reagents

microtitrateverb

To perform a microtitration

microtitrationnoun

titration using very small volumes of liquid and specialized equipment

microtitrenoun

Alternative form of microtiter.

microtomenoun

A special instrument that produces very thin slices of plant and animal tissues, for later examination by light microscope or electron microscope.

microtomentoseadj

Covered with microtomentum.

microtomentumnoun

A very fine pubescence that appears as a color pattern except under high magnification.

microtomicadj

Relating to the microtome or microtomy.

microtomistnoun

Someone skilled in, or who practises microtomy.

microtomizeverb

To slice by means of a microtome.

microtomogramnoun

A tomogram produced by microtomography

microtomographnoun

A tomograph used in microtomography

microtomographernoun

A person skilled in microtomography

microtomographicadj

Of or pertaining to microtomography

microtomographynoun

tomography employing very small pixel sizes

microtomynoun

The preparation of very thin slices of animal or plant tissue by means of a microtome.

microtonaladj

Of, relating to, or written using microtones.

microtonalismnoun

The use of microtones in music.

microtonalistnoun

One who uses microtones in music.

microtonalitynoun

The use of microtones in composition.

microtonallyadv

In a microtonal manner.

microtonenoun

Any interval smaller than a semitone

microtonometrynoun

The measurement of very small pressures

microtoolnoun

A tool of microscopic size, such as is used in medical or technical applications

microtopographernoun

An instrument used to measure the surface topography of small objects.

microtopographicadj

Relating to microtopography

microtopographicaladj

Alternative form of microtopographic.

microtopographicallyadv

In a microtopographic manner

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