microcamera
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4.8
- noun
- /ˈmaɪkroʊˌkæmərə/
- Specialized
:
microcámara
Examples
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The reinforcement took place only when the infant's foot movement caused the white strip to pass through the field of the microcamera.
Academic text (2007) -
Now, these cockroaches right here have been trained to carry microcameras into surveillance zones, which is, I think, really kind of neat.
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The sphere is comprised of nearly 25,000 ultra high-definition panels with embedded 8K microcameras on both sides.
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The scientist used a microcamera to capture detailed images of the tiny organisms in the sample.
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During the investigation, they deployed a microcamera to gather evidence without being detected.
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The new smartphone model features a microcamera for high-resolution photography in compact settings.
Synonyms
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1.0
A machine that takes photos or records video
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1.6
A machine that records moving pictures and sound
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4.3
A small camera on a computer or phone used for video calls
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1.3
A camera that takes pictures and stores them so you can view them on a screen
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4.1
A very small portable camera used to record or broadcast video
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4.8
A small camera that takes photos without attracting attention
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2.5
A machine that takes pictures using a lens and film or digital memory
How Small
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word microcamera combines micro- meaning 'small', as in microscope, and camera meaning 'chamber' or 'room', the same camera we use for photos. So imagine a 'tiny chamber' that takes pictures, which is why a microcamera is a very small camera used for close or hidden recording.