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microanalysis Definition

micro·analy·sis (mī′krō ə nalə sis)

noun pl. microanalyses -·ses′ (-sēz′)

chemical analysis of very small amounts of matter, typically by means of special equipment, as a microscope

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microanalysis Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • dispersive: Bulk composition analysis can be made by energy dispersive x-ray microanalysis ( EDX ).

Modifies a noun

  • system: X-ray microanalysis and imaging The microscope is equipped with an Oxford Instruments ISIS microanalysis system.
  • resource: There are also extensive links to other microscopy and microanalysis resources on the Web.

Noun used with modifier

  • X-ray: Typical particles from each sample were examined by light microscopy or X-ray microanalysis.
  • probe: Electron probe microanalysis was employed to determine the chemical composition and the distribution of elements within the specimen.
  • x-ray: Information concerning the elemental composition of a specimen can be revealed by x-ray microanalysis ( see above ).
  • electron: They were characterized via scanning electron microscopy, complex impedance measurements, electron probe microanalysis and dielectric lifetime testing.
  • surface: There is a full range of electronic and optical characterisation techniques available for thin films and an extensive surface microanalysis suite.

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