ultramicroscopic

/ (ˌʌltrəˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk) /

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adjective

too small to be seen with an optical microscope

of or relating to an ultramicroscope

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Derived forms of ultramicroscopic

ultramicroscopy (ˌʌltrəmaɪˈkrɒskəpɪ), noun

Words nearby ultramicroscopic

ultramicrobalance, ultramicrochemistry, ultramicrofiche, ultramicrometer, ultramicroscope, ultramicroscopic, ultramicroscopy, ultramicrotome, ultraminiature, ultraminiaturize, ultramodern

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How to use ultramicroscopic in a sentence

In this way as well as by the inoculation of animals the presence of the ultramicroscopic kinds may be demonstrated.
Insects and Diseases|Rennie W. Doane
The term virus or filterable virus is likewise applied to these ultramicroscopic and filterable agents.
The Fundamentals of Bacteriology|Charles Bradfield Morrey

Medical definitions for ultramicroscopic

ultramicroscopic

[ ŭl′trə-mī′krə-skŏp′ĭk ]

adj.

Too minute to be seen with an ordinary microscope.

Of or relating to an ultramicroscope.