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atomic force microscope
a·tom·ic force mi·cro·scope


noun 
Definition:
 
microscope that probes surface measuring forces: a microscope that measures forces at the atomic level using a very sensitive crystal-tipped cantilever to probe a sample surface

a·tom·ic force mi·cros·co·py noun
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