microscopic

• Describe algo extremadamente pequeño, a menudo demasiado pequeño para ser visto sin un microscopio; también se usa en sentido figurado para algo diminuto o insignificante.

Describes something extremely small, often too small to be seen without a microscope.

1. Relating to microscopyB2formalscientific

   Of or relating to the use of a microscope or the field of microscopy.

   microscópico (relativo a la microscopía)

   • The laboratory acquired new microscopic equipment for cell analysis.
   • Microscopic techniques have advanced significantly in recent decades.
   • She specializes in microscopic examination of tissue samples.

   Sinónimosmicroscopical

2. Visible only with a microscopeB1formalscientific

   So small that it can only be seen using a microscope.

   microscópico

   • Bacteria are microscopic organisms that require a microscope to be seen.
   • The sample contained microscopic particles of dust.
   • Microscopic algae form the base of many aquatic food chains.

   Sinónimosinfinitesimalmicroscopicalminusculeminutetiny

   Antónimosmacroscopicvisible

3. Extremely precise or detailedB2informal

   Characterized by great attention to detail and extreme precision.

   microscópico (muy detallado)

   • The engineer performed a microscopic inspection of the circuit board.
   • Her microscopic analysis of the contract revealed several hidden clauses.
   • The artist's work shows a microscopic level of detail.

   Sinónimosdetailedexactmeticulousminutepainstakingpreciserigorousscrupulousthorough

   Antónimoscarelessimpreciseinaccuratenegligentsloppy

4. Invisible without a microscopeB1formalscientific

   So small that it cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope.

   microscópico (invisible sin microscopio)

   • Many microscopic creatures live in a single drop of pond water.
   • The virus is microscopic and cannot be seen by the naked eye.
   • Microscopic cracks in the metal were detected using special equipment.

   Sinónimosmicroscopical

   Antónimosgigantichugemacroscopicvisible