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micrograph Definition

micro·graph (-graf′)

noun

  1. an apparatus for doing extremely small writing, drawing, or engraving
  2. a photograph or drawing of an object as seen through a microscope
  3. an apparatus by which, through the movements of a diaphragm, very slight movements can be recorded in magnified visual form

Etymology: micro- + -graph

micrograph Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • particle: To view an electron micrograph of calicivirus particles, click here.
  • virus: Illustration: Electr on micrograph of human papilloma virus, a major cause of cervical cancer.
  • cell: Human egg with follicle cells A scanning electron micrograph of a human egg cell sitting on the point of a pin.
  • section: Electron Micrographs of the cross section of different types of carbon nanotube.

Converse of object

  • scan: Human egg with follicle cells A scanning electron micrograph of a human egg cell sitting on the point of a pin.
  • show: This picture shows an electron micrograph of a nucleus.
  • take: Micrographs taken at a variety of resolutions have been analyzed to reveal how the area scales with resolution.
  • view: To view an electron micrograph of calicivirus particles, click here.
  • obtain: There are links to examples of electron micrographs obtained by this modified method.

Adjective modifier

  • optical: A computer enhanced optical micrograph of a liquid crystal.
  • light: Magnification bars should be given on electron and light micrographs.
  • high: Figures 6 and 7 show higher magnification micrographs of hardmetal samples tested with wet rubber, dry rubber and wet steel test wheels.

Modifies a noun

  • image: In addition, links have been provided open full size micrograph images in a new window.
  • library: Resources to use with Students Online interactive lab sessions, downloadable video content, micrograph libraries.

Noun used with modifier

  • electron: Thus, the electron micrograph normally displays a wide range of particle views.
  • transmission: The majority of the collection are transmission electron micrographs.
  • size: In addition, links have been provided open full size micrograph images in a new window.
  • cryo-electron: Adding the third dimension to virus life cycles: three-dimensional reconstruction of icosahedral viruses from cryo-electron micrographs.
  • tem: TEM micrographs showing diatom ends and middle structure ( not to scale, valve width in the middle ca 6 µm ).
  • resolution: A very high resolution electron micrograph shows that each myofibril is made of parallel filaments.