atomic force microscope

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Synonyms: atomic force microscopy

Antonyms: atomic force microscopy

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|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

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