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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Microscopic \Mi`cro*scop"ic\, Microscopical \Mi`cro*scop"ic*al\,
a. [Cf. F. microscopique.]
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1. Of or pertaining to the microscope or to microscopy; made
with a microscope; as, microscopic observation.
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2. Able to see extremely minute objects.
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Why has not man a microscopic eye? --Pope.
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3. Very small. Specifically, visible only by the aid of a
microscope; as, a microscopic insect; also used
figuratively; as, a microscopic advantage.
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