kromskop

/ˈkrɒmskɒp/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of optical instrument, specifically a microscope used to observe the structure of materials at the nanoscale.

“The researchers used a kromskop to examine the surface texture of the new material.”

2. noun

A type of electron microscope used in scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM).

“The kromskop revealed the intricate details of the crystal structure.”

Synonyms

  • electron microscope
  • scanning transmission electron microscope

Antonyms

  • optical microscope