1. an extremely sensitive analytical balance capable of weighing very small quantities, typically to the nearest microgram
Usage: scientific; laboratory equipment

Examples

• The researcher used a microbalance to weigh the tiny sample of protein.
• Laboratory microbalances can detect mass changes as small as one microgram.
• The pharmaceutical company invested in a new microbalance for quality control testing.
• Students learned to operate the microbalance carefully to avoid measurement errors.
• The microbalance reading showed that only 0.003 grams of the compound remained.
• Calibrating the microbalance daily ensures accurate measurements in the lab.