microprobe

[ mahy-kruh-prohb ]
/ ˈmaɪ krəˌproʊb /

noun

Chemistry, Spectroscopy. a device used to excite radiation by a material in order to determine chemical or elemental composition from the emission spectrum produced.
Surgery. a miniature probe for use in microsurgery.

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Origin of microprobe

First recorded in 1955–60; micro- + probe

Words nearby microprobe

micropore, microporous, micropower, microprint, microprism, microprobe, microprocessor, microprogram, microprogramming, microprojector, micropropagation
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