microphysics

[ mahy-kruh-fiz-iks ]

/ ˌmaɪ krəˈfɪz ɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

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.

Words nearby microphysics

microphonism, microphotograph, microphotometer, microphthalmia, microphyll, microphysics, microphyte, micropipette, microplankton, microplethysmography, micropodia

Compare particle physics.

Origin of microphysics

First recorded in 1880–85; micro- + physics

OTHER WORDS FROM microphysics

mi·cro·phys·i·cal, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for microphysics

microphysics

/ (ˌmaɪkrəʊˈfɪzɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the branch of physics concerned with small objects and systems, such as atoms, molecules, nuclei, and elementary particles

Derived forms of microphysics

microphysical, adjective

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