"microform" meaning in All languages combined

See microform on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: microforms [plural]
Etymology: micro- + form Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|form}} micro- + form Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} microform (countable and uncountable, plural microforms)
  1. Microfilm, microfiche or similar materials. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-microform-en-noun-dyBHU-Du Categories (other): English terms prefixed with micro- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with micro-: 45 55
  2. (biology) A microscopic form of life; an animal or vegetable organism of microscopic size. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-microform-en-noun-MT5ddEJ8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with micro- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 23 77 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with micro-: 45 55 Topics: biology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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