microphysics
noun
the branch of physics dealing with physical objects that are not large enough to be observed and treated directly, as elementary particles, atoms, and molecules.
microphysical
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a word derived from
microphysics.
Example Sentences
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However, according to the IPCC, the microphysical properties of clouds are among the least understood factors in climate science.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 21, 2024
Peterson would like to see the new results validated with electric field measurements, along with microphysical measurements from weather radars, to better understand how the behavior of the charged precipitation leads to lightning.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 23, 2023
“This type of microphysical response is very unlikely to produce such an overwhelming change in the cloud.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2022
In theory, this allows for more-accurate representations of the microphysical processes and interactions that drive weather and ultimately climate.
From Nature ● Apr. 2, 2014
Smoked sheet rubber is not generally suitable, apparently owing to its microphysical structure.
From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney
