"atomic force microscope" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: atomic force microscopes [plural]
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  1. (physics) A device used to map the atomic structure of a surface by measuring the force acting on the very fine tip of a wire moved over the surface Wikipedia link: atomic force microscope Categories (topical): Physics Related terms: atomic force microscopy, AFM
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