semimicroanalysis

[ sem-ee-mahy-kroh-uh-nal-uh-sis ]

/ ˈsɛm iˌmaɪ kroʊ əˈnæl ə sɪs /

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noun, plural sem·i·mi·cro·a·nal·y·ses

[sem-ee-mahy-kroh-uh-nal-uh-seez]. /ˈsɛm iˌmaɪ kroʊ əˈnæl əˌsiz/. Chemistry.

any analytical method in which the weight of the sample is between 10 and 100 milligrams.

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Origin of semimicroanalysis

First recorded in 1950–55; semi- + microanalysis

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