microphotograph

2 definitions found

microphotograph - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Micrograph \Mi"cro*graph\, n. [See Micrography.]
     1. An instrument for executing minute writing or engraving.
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     2. a graphic image, such as a photograph or drawing,
        representing an object as seen with a microscope, usually
        much enlarged as compared with the original object. A
        photograph of a microscopic image is also called a
        photomicrograph or microphotograph.
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  microphotograph \mi`cro*pho"to*graph\
     (m[imac]`kr[-o]*f[=o]"t[-o]*gr[.a]f or
     m[i^]k`r[-o]*f[=o]"t[-o]*gr[.a]f), n. [Micro- + photograph.]
     [1913 Webster]
     1. A microscopically small photograph of a picture, writing,
        printed page, etc.
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     2. An enlarged representation of a microscopic object,
        produced by throwing upon a sensitive plate the magnified
        image of an object formed by a microscope or other
        suitable combination of lenses.
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     Note: A picture of this kind is preferably called a
           photomicrograph.
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