1. Plural of microprobe; small, pointed instruments or devices used to examine, test, or analyze materials at a microscopic scale, especially in scientific and medical applications.
Usage: technical; scientific

Examples

• The laboratory technician used microprobes to examine the tissue sample under the microscope.
• Electron microprobes are essential tools in materials science for elemental analysis.
• Researchers deployed microprobes to measure temperature variations within the crystal structure.
• The dental surgeon used specialized microprobes to detect cavities in the tooth enamel.
• Microprobes allowed scientists to collect data from the semiconductor without damaging it.