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microbalance Definition

micro·balance (mī′krō bal′əns)

noun

an extremely sensitive balance, used to weigh matter that is lighter than one tenth of a gram
microbalance Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • oscillate: These rates can be measured using a tapered element oscillating microbalance.

Noun used with modifier

  • quartz: Also analysis using biological reagents is an interest, as in the development of quartz crystal microbalance technology.