electron microscope

noun

electron microscope

noun

1

Any of several forms of microscope that use a beam of electrons, rather than one of light, and thus has a much greater resolving power.

Derived terms: cryo-transmission electron microscope, monochromated scanning transmission electron microscope, scanning electron microscope, scanning transmission electron microscope, transmission electron microscope
Related terms: light microscope

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