English to English Dictionary

Microbiologist

A scientist who studies microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

Microbiology

The branch of science that deals with microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

Microblog

A social media service or website that allows users to publish short text updates, images, or links, typically read by subscribers or the public.

Microcellular

Consisting of or characterized by very small cells or cavities, typically on the micrometer scale.

Microcosmically

In a manner that reflects a larger system, process, or entity on a miniature scale.

Microelement

A chemical element required in minute amounts for the normal growth, development, and health of living organisms; a trace element.

Microenterprise

A very small business, typically having fewer than a specified number of employees (such as ten) and operating with minimal initial capital.

Microfiche

A flat piece of film containing miniaturized photographs of pages of a newspaper, report, or other documents, designed to be read with a magnifying device.

Micromanagement

The control of every part, however small, of an enterprise or activity.

Micromarket

A small, localized economic market or a niche retail environment tailored to a specific, limited consumer base.

Micronize

To reduce a substance to microscopic or near-microscopic size.

Microorganism

An organism that is microscopic, too small to be seen with the naked eye, such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus.