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microscopic

[mahy-kruh-skop-ik] / ˌmaɪ krəˈskɒp ɪk /


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Beneath the trees, roots and microscopic organisms steadily release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as they break down organic material and fuel plant growth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The discovery highlights how microscopic organisms can influence large-scale environmental processes.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

The team's models tracked both microscopic particle collisions and large-scale movement throughout the enormous gas disk.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

They have been the unlikeliest powerhouse imaginable for nearly two decades, perennially reaching the playoffs despite microscopic payrolls that consistently rank among the lowest in the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Even the tanks that stayed put sprung vacuum leaks, microscopic holes that had to be hunted down one by one and sealed by hand.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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