scanning electron microscope
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Definition of scanning electron microscope - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

scientific equipmentTECH.instrument that uses electrons to produce magnified imagesTECH.
  • The scanning electron microscope revealed detailed textures of the insect's wing..
  • Researchers used a scanning electron microscope to study the cells.
  • The scanning electron microscope provided high-resolution images.
electron microscope SEM
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  • scanning electron microscope: instrument that uses electrons to produce magnified images
    instrument that uses electrons to produce magnified images

Expressions with scanning

finger scanningn.
biometric identification by scanning fingerprints electronically
Finger scanning is used at the airport for security.
virus scanningn.
process of checking files or systems to detect harmful computer programs
Regular virus scanning can prevent malware from damaging your computer.
sequential scanningn.
process of reviewing items one after another
The librarian used sequential scanning to check the books.
iris scanningn.
biometric identification using eye's iris patterns
Iris scanning is used at the airport for security.
retinal scanningn.
biometric identification by scanning the retina of the eye
Retinal scanning is used in secure facilities.
scanning electron microscopyn.
imaging method using electron beams for detailed surface pictures
Scanning electron microscopy reveals tiny details on insect wings.

Expressions with electron

electron flown.
movement of electrons through a material or empty space
In metals, electron flow allows electric current to travel through wires.
electron shelln.
layer around an atom's nucleus where electrons are found
Electrons in an electron shell determine the chemical properties of an element..
electron affinityn.
measure of an atom's ability to form an anion
Electron affinity helps predict anion formation.
electron beamn.
tool used in electron microscopy for imaging
An electron beam scans the specimen in the electron microscope..
electron microscopen.
microscope using electrons to see very small things clearly
The electron microscope revealed tiny cell structures.
electron microscopyn.
microscopy using electron beams for high-resolution images
Electron microscopy revealed the virus structure.
electron pairn.
two electrons in the same orbital with opposite spins
The electron pair forms a covalent bond in the molecule.
free electronn.
electron not bound to any atom or molecule
In conductors, free electrons allow electricity to flow..
scanning electron microscopyn.
imaging method using electron beams for detailed surface pictures
Scanning electron microscopy reveals tiny details on insect wings.
transmission electron microscopyn.
technique using electron beams to view internal structure of materials
Transmission electron microscopy revealed new details about the virus structure..

Expressions with microscope

under a microscopeadj.
examined very closely or in great detail
Her actions were under a microscope after the incident.
under the microscopeadv.
in a manner subject to close examination or scrutiny
The project was under the microscope during the review meeting..
put under the microscopev.
examine something very closely
The scientist put the sample under the microscope to study its structure.
placed under a microscopeadj.
examined very closely or in great detail
The proposal was placed under a microscope by the committee.
light microscopen.
scientific instrument using light to magnify small objects
The biologist used a light microscope to examine the cells.
microscope sliden.
flat glass piece for mounting specimens for microscopy
She carefully mounted the insect on the microscope slide.
monocular microscopen.
microscope with one eyepiece for one eye use
The student used a monocular microscope in biology class.
simple microscopen.
microscope with only one lens for magnification
He examined the specimen with a simple microscope.
atomic force microscopen.
device mapping atomic structure by measuring surface forces
The atomic force microscope revealed the surface's atomic structure.
compound microscopen.
microscope with more than one lens for magnification
The compound microscope revealed details of the cell structure.

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acr: Scanning Electron Microscope
tool that uses electrons to see tiny things

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  1. French:microscope électronique à balayage, ...
  2. German:Rasterelektronenmikroskop, ...
  3. Italian:microscopio elettronico a scansione, ...
  4. Spanish:microscopio de rastreo, ...
  5. Portuguese:microscópio eletrônico de varredura, ...
  6. Chinese:扫描电子显微镜, ...
  7. Japanese:走査型電子顕微鏡, ...
  8. Arabic:مجهر إلكتروني ماسح, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִקְרוֹסְקוֹפּ אֵלֶקְטְרוֹנִי סוֹרֵק, ...
  10. Russian:сканирующий электронный микроскоп, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сканувальний електронний мікроскоп, ...
  12. Hindi:स्कैनिंग इलेक्ट्रॉन माइक्रोस्कोप, ...

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