microfilm

🇬🇧 UK/'maikrәufilm/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A roll of film on which documents or images are photographed at greatly reduced size for storage.

缩微胶卷,缩影胶片

v.

To reproduce documents on microfilm.

将(文件)拍成缩微胶卷

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
microsmall
+
filmother
=microfilm

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Libraries preserved historical documents on microfilm to prevent deterioration and loss.

  • 2.

    Archivists microfilm old newspapers to create digital backups for long-term preservation.

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