'microphotograph' definitions:
Definition of 'microphotograph'
From: GCIDE
- Micrograph \Mi"cro*graph\, n. [See Micrography.]
- 1. An instrument for executing minute writing or engraving. [1913 Webster]
- 2. a graphic image, such as a photograph or drawing, representing an object as seen with a microscope, usually much enlarged as compared with the original object. A photograph of a microscopic image is also called a photomicrograph or microphotograph. [PJC]
Definition of 'microphotograph'
From: GCIDE
- microphotograph \mi`cro*pho"to*graph\ (m[imac]`kr[-o]*f[=o]"t[-o]*gr[.a]f or m[i^]k`r[-o]*f[=o]"t[-o]*gr[.a]f), n. [Micro- + photograph.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. A microscopically small photograph of a picture, writing, printed page, etc. [1913 Webster]
- 2. An enlarged representation of a microscopic object, produced by throwing upon a sensitive plate the magnified image of an object formed by a microscope or other suitable combination of lenses. [1913 Webster]
- Note: A picture of this kind is preferably called a photomicrograph. [1913 Webster]