(chemistry) A crystal growth technique based on continuous transport of the melted substance through one or more microchannels made in a crucible bottom.

(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10⁻⁶ seconds. Symbol: μs It is commonly represented with symbol µs.

An optical instrument used for observing small objects. / Any instrument for imaging very small objects (such as an electron microscope).

To examine with a microscope, to put under a microscope (literally or figuratively).

(physics) the instrument used in field emission microscopy

(physics) a technique that uses field emission of electrons or positive ions from the needle-shaped tip of an emitter to produce a magnified image of the emitter surface (showing each atom) on a fluorescent screen

The study of microscopes, their design and manufacture. / The use of microscopes.

Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal / So small that it can only be seen using a microscope. / Very small; minute / Carried out with great attention to detail.

A country that has a very small population and land area. / (physics) The specific detailed microscopic configuration of a system.

(idiomatic) Under close scrutiny or examination.