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micronutrient
microorganism
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microphone

mi·cro·phone [ mkrə fn ] (plural mi·cro·phones)


noun 
Definition:
 
device for converting sounds: a device that converts sounds to electrical signals by means of a vibrating diaphragm. The signals can then be amplified, transmitted for broadcasting, or used for recording the sounds.

[Late 17th century. Originally a device for making faint sounds louder]

mi·cro·phon·ic [ mkrə fónnik ] adjective
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