microstructure

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The structure of an organism or object as revealed through microscopic examination.

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A microscopic component, device, or system, especially one manufactured using MEMS.

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Microscopic structure.

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Applied especially to metals and alloys, the study of the microstructure of which is now a very important department of engineering.

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The fine structure of a material or tissue as revealed by microscopy.

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The fine structure of a pure metal or alloy, as revealed by magnifications of 25X or greater.

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Fine-scale structure in such variables as temperature, salinity, velocity, etc.