English Explanatory Dictionary

atomic force microscope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device used to map the atomic structure of a surface by measuring the force acting on the very fine tip of a wire moved over the surface

Word forms

atomic force microscope atomic force microscopes

Related words

atomic force microscopy AFM
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