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micro-
tiny; very, very small
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microbiology | the study of the smallest forms of life such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses |
microchip | a tiny piece of a computer that holds the memory; a tiny piece of metal that has a memory and can be safely inserted into a pet for identification |
microcosm | a tiny world in comparison to a larger world |
microfilm | a material on which written forms are produced in tiny format for easier storage |
microphone | a device that converts small sounds into louder ones |
microscope | a tool that makes tiny objects appear much larger for close analysis |
microscopic | describes something that is too tiny to see with the bare eye |
microwave | a device used to heat items in small amounts of time |