Definition
micromachine
noun
- a machine or mechanical device that is extremely small, typically operating at the microscopic or nanoscopic scale
Usage: technical; often used in engineering and nanotechnology contexts
Examples
- Researchers are developing micromachines that can perform surgery inside the human body.
- The micromachine was so small it could only be seen under an electron microscope.
- Micromachines have potential applications in medicine, manufacturing, and environmental monitoring.
- Engineers designed a micromachine with moving parts smaller than a grain of sand.
- The team's latest micromachine prototype can navigate through narrow blood vessels.