"microsample" meaning in All languages combined

See microsample on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: microsamples [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + sample. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|sample}} micro- + sample Head templates: {{en-noun}} microsample (plural microsamples)
  1. A very tiny sample.

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