Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.wɛr/
noun a type of wear that occurs on the surface of an object as a result of microscopic interactions
A1 Microwear on the surface of the plate was barely visible.
A2 The archaeologist studied the microwear patterns on the ancient tools.
B1 The scientist used a microscope to analyze the microwear on the fabric.
B2 The detective examined the microwear on the suspect's clothing for clues.
C1 The expert in textile analysis could determine the age of the garment based on microwear.
C2 The forensics team discovered crucial evidence in the microwear of the victim's belongings.
verb not applicable
A1 I microwear my clothes when I'm in a rush.
A2 She microwears her shoes by walking long distances every day.
B1 The constant microwearing of the keyboard caused it to malfunction.
B2 He noticed the microwear on his car's tires after driving on rough roads.
C1 The archaeologist studied the microwear patterns on ancient tools to learn about their use.
C2 The scientist used a microscope to analyze the microwear on the surface of the metal.
adjective not applicable
A1 The microwear on the old coin made it difficult to determine its age.
A2 The archaeologist studied the microwear patterns on the ancient pottery shards.
B1 The detective examined the microwear on the suspect's shoes for clues.
B2 The scientist used a microscope to analyze the microwear on the metal surface.
C1 The expert in forensic analysis could identify the suspect based on the microwear evidence.
C2 The researcher published a groundbreaking study on microwear analysis in the field of archaeology.
adverb not applicable
A1 She cooked the vegetables microwear.
A2 He heated up the leftovers microwear.
B1 The instructions said to defrost the meat microwear.
B2 The popcorn was ready in just two minutes microwear.
C1 The cake was baked perfectly microwear, without any burnt edges.
C2 The pasta was cooked al dente microwear, just the way she liked it.
pronoun not applicable
A1 Microwear is a type of damage that can occur on the surface of tools.
A2 Archaeologists study microwear to understand how ancient tools were used.
B1 Microscopic analysis revealed microwear patterns on the artifacts.
B2 The researcher used a scanning electron microscope to examine the microwear on the tool.
C1 The detailed study of microwear can provide valuable insights into prehistoric human behavior.
C2 Experts in the field of archaeology can accurately interpret the significance of microwear on ancient artifacts.
preposition not applicable
A1 I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt, causing microwear on the fabric.
A2 The old book showed signs of microwear on the edges of its pages.
B1 The constant friction between the two surfaces resulted in microwear over time.
B2 The archaeologist studied the microwear patterns on the ancient tools to understand how they were used.
C1 The forensic scientist analyzed the microwear on the suspect's clothing to gather evidence.
C2 The expert in material science could identify the specific type of microwear present on the metal surface.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I cleaned the microwave, wear gloves to protect your hands.
A2 I noticed some microwear on the edges of the plate.
B1 The microwear on the buttons indicates frequent use.
B2 The technician identified microwear on the circuit board.
C1 The archaeologist studied the microwear patterns on ancient tools.
C2 The forensic scientist analyzed the microwear on the suspect's clothing.
interjection not applicable
A1 Microwear! I burned my tongue on the hot soup.
A2 Microwear, that was a close call with the microwave door.
B1 Microwear! I almost forgot to put a cover on my food before heating it.
B2 Microwear, I need to be more careful with the settings when defrosting meat.
C1 Microwear, I should invest in a better quality microwave for more precise cooking.
C2 Microwear, I can detect the slightest changes in texture on my dishes now.
article not applicable
A1 Microwear on the kitchen counter can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
A2 The microwear on his glasses showed signs of frequent use.
B1 The archaeologist studied the microwear patterns on the ancient tools to understand how they were used.
B2 The forensic scientist analyzed the microwear on the suspect's clothing for evidence.
C1 The expert in material science examined the microwear on the metal surface to determine its properties.
C2 The researcher used advanced microscopy techniques to study the microwear on the nano-scale.
formal The study of microwear patterns on artifacts can provide valuable insights into ancient cultures.
informal I can tell this knife has been used a lot just by looking at the microwear on the blade.
slang Dude, check out the microwear on this old skateboard - it's seen some serious action!
figurative The microwear on her favorite pair of shoes tells the story of all the places she's been.
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