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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Fine-scale structure.; The fine structure of a material or tissue as revealed by microscopy. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Fine-scale structure.; The fine structure of a pure metal or alloy, as revealed by magnifications of 25X or greater. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   Fine-scale structure.; Fine-scale structure in such variables as temperature, salinity, velocity, etc. countable, uncountable

Antonyms

All antonyms

macrostructuremegastructure

Etymology

From micro- + structure.

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