🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

微孔的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: wēikǒng de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Microcellular/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/
adjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #45000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这种材料具有微孔结构。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Consisting of or characterized by very small cells or cavities, typically on the micrometer scale.

    "The engineers used a microcellular foam to reduce the overall weight of the automotive components without sacrificing structural integrity."
  2. 2

    Relating to cellular structures magnified or observed at a microscopic level.

    "Advanced microscopy revealed the intricate microcellular architecture of the biological tissue sample."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the combining form 'micro-' (from Ancient Greek μικρός, meaning 'small') combined with 'cellular', which originates from the Latin 'cellula' meaning a small room or compartment. The compound emerged in the mid-20th century within materials science and cellular biology to describe structures characterized by extremely small cells or voids.

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