MICROGRAPHY

Etymology

Noun

micrography (countable and uncountable, plural micrographies)

The description of microscopic objects.

An ancient Jewish form of calligram, using tiny Hebrew letters to form designs.

Examination or study by means of the microscope, as of an etched surface of metal to determine its structure.

Source: Wiktionary


Mi*crog"ra*phy, n. Etym: [Micro- + -graphy: cf. F. micrographie.]

Definition: The description of microscopic objects.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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