microscope
nounmasculine/mikɾuʃˈkɔpju/high
mi·cros·có·pi·o
Definition
An optical instrument that magnifies the image of very small objects, allowing their detailed observation.
Biologists use the microscope to study cells.
The sample was observed under an electron microscope.
Common collocations
optical microscopeelectron microscopemicroscope lensto observe under a microscope
Etymology
Do grego 'mikrós' (pequeno) + 'skopéō' (observar).