Meaning
microscope
- an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects
In a sentence
Abbiamo osservato le cellule vegetali al microscopio.
We observed plant cells under the microscope.
Il laboratorio ha acquistato un nuovo microscopio ottico.
The laboratory bought a new optical microscope.
Cosa riesci a vedere attraverso questo microscopio?
What can you see through this microscope?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| microscopio | masculine · singular |
| microscopi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Take note of the open 'o' sound (/ɔ/) on the stressed syllable.