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microscopic

CEFR: B2
So extremely small as to be visible only with the aid of an optical or electron microscope; or examining with extreme fine detail.

Synonyms

  • cellular
  • ultramicroscopic
  • minuscule

Example Sentence

Microscopic plastic fibers have been detected in marine sediments across every major ocean basin.

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