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macroscopically

/ˌmæk.rəʊˈskɒp.ɪ.kəl.i/

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adverb

C2formalcommonscientific/ˌmæk.rəʊˈskɒp.ɪ.kəl.i/

An adverb meaning "on a large scale" or "visible to the naked eye." It is used in scientific contexts, particularly in physics, biology, and materials science, to describe phenomena, observations, or measurements made at a scale large enough to be seen without magnification.

  • 🇷🇺Наречие, означающее «в крупном масштабе» или «видимое невооружённым глазом». Используется в научных контекстах, особенно в физике, биологии и материаловедении, для описания явлений, наблюдений или измерений, проводимых в масштабе, достаточном для наблюдения без увеличения.
  1. Without a microscope C1 formal

    In a way that is visible to the naked eye, without the aid of a microscope.

    • The sample was examined macroscopically for any obvious defects.
    • Macroscopically, the rock appears to be a uniform gray color.
    • The doctor assessed the wound macroscopically before ordering further tests.

    🇷🇺Макроскопически

    Synonyms: grosslyvisibly

    Antonyms: microscopically

  • more macroscopically comparative form
  • most macroscopically superlative form