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Microform vs Microfoam - What's the difference?

microform | microfoam |

As nouns the difference between microform and microfoam

is that microform is microfilm, microfiche or similar materials while microfoam is foam consisting of very small bubbles, specifically as an element in the steamed milk used to make certain types of latte coffee.

microform

English

Noun

  • microfilm, microfiche or similar materials
  • (biology) A microscopic form of life; an animal or vegetable organism of microscopic size.

    • microfoam

    English

    (wikipedia microfoam)

    Noun

  • Foam consisting of very small bubbles, specifically as an element in the steamed milk used to make certain types of latte coffee.
  • *2009 , Roseane Santos, An Unashamed Defence of Coffee , p. 188:
  • *:When a barista steams the milk for a cappuccino , microfoam is created by introducing very tiny bubbles of air into the milk, giving the milk a velvety texture and sweetness.