microanalysis

noun

mi·cro·anal·y·sis ˌmī-krō-ə-ˈna-lə-səs

: chemical analysis on a small or minute scale that usually requires special, very sensitive, or small-scale apparatus

microanalyst

ˌmī-krō-ˈa-nə-list

noun

microanalytical

ˌmī-krō-ˌa-nə-ˈli-ti-kəl

adjective

or less commonly microanalytic

ˌmī-krō-ˌa-nə-ˈli-tik

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One of the great joys in studying metamorphic rocks lies in microanalysis of their minerals. —

Matthew J. Kohn, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024

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1912, in the meaning defined above

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“Microanalysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microanalysis. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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microanalysis

noun

mi·cro·anal·y·sis ˌmī-krō-ə-ˈnal-ə-səs

plural microanalyses -ˌsēz

: chemical analysis on a small or minute scale that usually requires special, very sensitive, or small-scale apparatus compare macroanalysis

microanalytical

-ˌan-ᵊl-ˈit-i-kəl

adjective

also microanalytic

-ˈit-ik

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