Words With the Root "micro-"

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10 Words

1 micro Very small in size, scale, or scope.
2 microbe A microorganism, especially one that causes disease; a germ.
3 microchip A tiny electronic circuit embedded in a small piece of semiconductor material, used in computers and countless...
4 microcosm A small system or group that reflects, in miniature, the characteristics of a much larger one.
5 microfilm A roll of film containing greatly reduced photographic copies of documents, once widely used for archiving.
6 microphone A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, used for recording, amplifying, or broadcasting audio.
7 microscope An instrument that uses lenses (or other means) to magnify very small objects so they can be seen clearly.
8 microscopic So small it can only be seen using a microscope.
9 Microsoft By extension, any company whose products or brand become so common that they dominate everyday use.
10 microwave An appliance that cooks or heats food quickly using electromagnetic radiation; also the type of radiation itse...