microscopic
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Because dentine contains microscopic channels that lead toward the tooth's nerves, exposure can cause sharp sensitivity to heat, cold, sweetness, or touch.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Their crevices are convenient hiding spots for the microscopic parasites to become entrapped, said Byron Chaves, a food-safety scientist and professor at Rutgers University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Foodborne disease outbreaks caused by viruses, bacteria like E. coli, or microscopic parasites like Cyclospora are fairly regular occurrences.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
A microscopic parasite now threatens Taco Bell’s hot streak, potentially imperiling millions of dollars in sales and setting up a slog to win back consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
At the microscopic level, the protein cubes were solid food particles suspended in thick vegetable oil.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing microscopic
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