macroscopic

• Relativo a objetos ou características visíveis a olho nu, sem auxílio de microscópio; também se refere a algo em grande escala ou de dimensões amplas.

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.

   Visível a olho 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.

   Sinônimosgrossmacroscopicalmegascopicnaked eye

   Antônimosmicroscopic

2. Relating to large-scale phenomenaC1formalscientific

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

   Macroscópico

   • 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.

   Sinônimoslarge-scalemegascopicvisible

   Antônimosmicroscopic