microanalysis
- noun
- /ˌmaɪkroʊəˈnæləsɪs/
- Specialized
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microanálisis
- Using microanalysis, researchers can uncover chemical compounds present in tiny amounts of material.
- X-ray microanalysis
- ray microanalysis
Examples
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During the microanalysis, the team identified trace elements that could explain the material's properties.
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We need a few cc, just enough for a microanalysis.
Fiction book (1998) -
Microanalysis involves very careful, often minute examination and interpretation of the data through the use of coding processes.
Academic text (2005) -
The scientist conducted a microanalysis of the soil samples to detect any contaminants.
Synonyms
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To test a substance to find what elements or compounds are in it
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To measure how much of each chemical or element is in a sample
A chemical test that measures how much of each substance is in a sample
How Small
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Microanalysis combines micro- meaning 'small' and analysis meaning 'breaking into parts', like using a microscope to study tiny things. So it refers to the chemical study of very small samples or tiny amounts of material.