macroscopic particle
/ˌmækrəˈskɒpɪk ˈpɑrtɪkəl/ · mac·ro·scop·ic par·ti·cle
noun
- A particle that is large enough to be visible to the naked eye or with the aid of a low-power microscope. The macroscopic particles in the soil made it difficult to cultivate the land.
noun
- A particle that is large enough to be manipulated or handled with conventional laboratory equipment. The macroscopic particles in the sample were analyzed using a spectrometer.
Did you know? The study of macroscopic particles is crucial in fields such as materials science and geology, where understanding the properties and behavior of large particles is essential for developing new materials and technologies.