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Definition of micromachine

micromachine

/ˌmaɪkroʊməˈʃiːn/
mi · cro · ma · chine
Plural:micromachines
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• noun

1

A microscopic mechanical device, typically featuring moving parts with dimensions in the micrometer range.

Example

"Engineers developed a novel micromachine capable of navigating through the human bloodstream to deliver targeted drug therapies."

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• Rhymes for micromachine

• Nearby Words

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microgreen
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micromeria
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-to-late 20th century from the prefix 'micro-' (from Greek 'mikros' meaning small) and the noun 'machine', emerging with the development of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Micromachine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/micromachine
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