1. the chemical analysis of very small quantities of material
Usage: scientific; technical

Examples

• The forensic lab used microanalysis to examine the paint chips from the crime scene.
• Microanalysis revealed trace amounts of mercury in the water sample.
• The researcher specialized in microanalysis of ancient pottery fragments.
• Advanced microanalysis techniques can detect substances at the nanogram level.
• The pharmaceutical company employed microanalysis to test drug purity.
• Microanalysis of the meteorite sample provided insights into its composition.