microscopic
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Sunlight is absorbed by chlorophyll, a large, complex molecule found in microscopic bodies called chloroplasts, which give plants their green color.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
In cancer, blood tests can be used to read circulating tumor DNA, helping us spot the disease when it is still microscopic.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
It said it would now look at the rules and procedures of the annual contest, which has been running for 15 years and is specifically for microscopic images.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Familiar examples include amoebas, various algae, and diatoms, which are microscopic organisms often found in aquatic environments.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Betsie had never been able to lift much; today her shovelfuls were microscopic and she stumbled frequently as she walked to the low ground where we dumped the loads.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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