Definition
microtechniques
noun
- Specialized laboratory or scientific procedures that involve manipulation, observation, or analysis of very small objects or quantities, often requiring microscopes or precision instruments.
Usage: Usually plural; technical/scientific context; Common in biology, chemistry, and materials science
Examples
- The researcher used advanced microtechniques to extract DNA from individual cells.
- Microtechniques in electron microscopy allow scientists to observe atomic structures.
- The laboratory invested in new equipment to improve its microtechniques for tissue analysis.
- Surgical microtechniques require years of training and steady hands.
- Modern microtechniques have revolutionized the study of microorganisms.