atomic force microscope

noun

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

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Meanings

nounatomic force microscope (plural atomic force microscopes)

plural atomic force microscopes

  1. natural sciencesA 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
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