Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
electron-microscope
Noun
/ɪˌlɛktrɒn maɪˈkrɒskoʊp/
Definition
A type of microscope that uses a beam of accelerated electrons to illuminate and magnify a specimen, allowing for high-resolution imaging at the nanoscale.
Examples
- The electron-microscope revealed intricate details of the cell’s structure.
- Researchers used an electron-microscope to study the properties of nanomaterials.
- Thanks to the electron-microscope, we can now observe viruses like never before.
Meaning
An electron microscope can provide detailed images of small structures that cannot be seen with a traditional light microscope. It is widely used in scientific research, material science, and medical diagnostics for examining the microstructure of materials or biological specimens.
Synonyms
- EM (short for electron microscope)
- High-resolution microscope
- Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
- Transmission electron microscope (TEM)
