macroscopic

• Qui se rapporte aux objets ou aux caractéristiques visibles à l'œil nu, sans l'aide d'un microscope ; perceptible à grande échelle.

Relating to objects or features that are visible to the naked eye, without the aid of a microscope.

1. Visible to the naked eyeC1formalscientific

   Large enough to be seen without the aid of a microscope or other magnifying device.

   Visible à l'œil nu

   • The macroscopic structure of the rock was clearly visible.
   • Macroscopic organisms, such as insects and plants, can be studied without a microscope.
   • The doctor noted a macroscopic abnormality in the tissue sample.

   Synonymesgrossmacroscopicalmegascopicnaked eye

   Antonymesmicroscopic

2. Relating to large-scale phenomenaC1formalscientific

   Pertaining to objects or phenomena that are large enough to be observed directly, as opposed to microscopic.

   macroscopique

   • Macroscopic properties of materials, like density and color, are easily measured.
   • The macroscopic world follows the laws of classical physics.
   • In geology, macroscopic features include rock formations and mountain ranges.

   Synonymeslarge-scalemegascopicvisible

   Antonymesmicroscopic