macroscopical

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a macroscopical crystal sample on the lab bench.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Large enough to be visible to the naked eye: Refers to objects, structures, or features that are of a size that can be seen without the aid of magnifying instruments like microscopes.
   • Visible to the naked eye; using the naked eye: Pertaining to observation or examination done with the unaided eye, as opposed to microscopic observation.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The geologist identified macroscopical features in the rock sample, such as distinct layers and crystals.
  • A macroscopical examination of the leaf revealed visible signs of fungal infection.
  • While bacteria are microscopic, some colonies can become macroscopical and form visible spots on the agar plate.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific contexts: The term is often used in fields like biology, geology, and materials science to describe the level of observation or the scale of visible details.
  • The study involved both macroscopical and microscopical analysis to understand the material's full structure.
• Contrast with 'microscopic': Used to explicitly contrast the scale of observation.
  • The damage was macroscopical, so no microscope was needed for the initial assessment.

Variants and Related Words

• Macroscopic (adj): This is the more common and preferred variant, identical in meaning to 'macroscopical'.
  • The macroscopic properties of the material determine its bulk behavior.
• Macroscopically (adv): In a manner visible to the naked eye.
  • The two samples appeared identical macroscopically.

Synonyms

• Visible (to the naked eye): Capable of being seen without magnification.
• Gross (in a scientific/medical context): Large-scale or visible without magnification (e.g., gross anatomy).
• Megascopic: A less common synonym meaning visible to the unaided eye.

Antonyms

• Microscopic: Too small to be seen by the naked eye; visible only with a microscope.
• Invisible (to the naked eye): Not able to be seen without aid.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. large enough to be visible with the naked eye
2. visible to the naked eye; using the naked eye

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