microfluidics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The science concerned with the design and construction of microminiaturized devices containing chambers and tunnels through which fluids flow in a controlled manner; used to construct labs on a chip, ink-jet printer heads etc.
  2. The study of microfluids.

Word forms

microfluidics

Etymology

From micro- + fluidics.

Derived words

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