microgap

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noun

A microscopic gap.

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Meanings

nounmicrogap (plural microgaps)

plural microgaps

  1. A microscopic gap.

    In oral implantology, bacteria are present in dental plaque and along with in the microgap between implant and prosthesis screws on implants.

    2015 December 15, “Antibacterial Peptide-Based Gel for Prevention of Medical Implanted-Device Infection”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Origin

From micro- + gap.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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APA

microgap. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microgap

MLA

“microgap.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microgap. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “microgap,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microgap.

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