microdot
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mi·cro·dot
(mī′krə-dŏt′)n.
A copy or photograph that has been reduced to an extremely small size for ease of transport and purposes of security.
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microdot
(ˈmaɪkrəʊˌdɒt)n
1. (Photography) a microcopy about the size of a pinhead, used esp in espionage
2. (Recreational Drugs) a tiny tablet containing LSD
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mi•cro•dot
(ˈmaɪ krəˌdɒt)n.
a photograph reduced to the size of a printed period, used esp. to transmit messages, photographs, drawings, etc.
[1945–50]
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| Noun | 1. | microdot - photograph reduced to the size of a dot (usually for purposes of security) photo, photograph, pic, exposure, picture - a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material |
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