micrometer
IPA: maɪkrˈɑmʌtɝ
noun
- A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.
- US spelling of micrometre [An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of one millionth of a metre. Symbol: µm, um, rm]
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Examples of "micrometer" in Sentences
- The purple ball is one micrometer in size.
- The pinion is coupled to a micrometer caliper.
- What is the use of the micrometer in astronomy
- A micrometer is used to adjust and calibrate the system.
- The average size of a cocci is approximately 0.5 to 1 micrometer.
- Here is a view of the trajectory of a particle of micrometer size.
- The gauge is then removed and measured with a caliper or micrometer.
- A more precise instrument used for the same purpose is the micrometer.
- An inside micrometer then measured to the other plate from the same points.
- The gauge is then removed and measured with the aid of a micrometer or caliper.
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