extrafine
- adjective
- /ˌɛkstrəˈfaɪn/
- Specialized
:
extrafino
- Scientists measured the concentration of extrafine dust in the atmosphere after the volcanic eruption.
Examples
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The lab used extrafine particles for the experiment.
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This medication is delivered as an extrafine mist to ensure it reaches deep into the lungs.
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The laboratory uses extrafine filters to remove even the tiniest particles from the air.
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The extrafine dust settled on the table.
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The scientist used an extrafine filter to separate the tiniest particles from the solution.
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She sprinkled extrafine dust onto the model to create a realistic snowfall effect.
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In the lab, they examined extrafine droplets under a microscope to study their behavior.
Synonyms
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1.0
Made of very tiny particles
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4.8
So small that only a microscope can see it
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5.3
Very high quality and delicate, often used for cloth or food
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5.2
Something that is very small, like tiny particles or thin fibers
Made of very small pieces like fine sand
So small that you can only see it with a microscope
Antonyms
How Fine
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Extrafine comes from extra- 'beyond' and fine 'thin' or 'very small'. So extrafine means 'beyond fine', even smaller than fine, which is why we use it for tiny particles, droplets, or a very light mist.