ultramicroscopy

ul·tra·mi·cros·co·py

[uhl-truh-mahy-kros-kuh-pee, -mahy-kruh-skoh-pee]
noun
the use of the ultramicroscope.

Origin:
ultra- + microscopy

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ultramicroscopic (ˌʌltrəˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  too small to be seen with an optical microscope
2.  of or relating to an ultramicroscope
 
ultramicroscopy
 
n

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