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micrometer Definition


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micrometer
noun
    1. An instrument of various kinds used for accurately measuring very small distances, thicknesses or angles. Also as adj.
      Example: micrometer gauge
Derivative: micrometric
adj
    Derivative: micrometry
    noun
      Etymology: 17c.




      micrometre
      micrometer
      noun
        1. In the SI or metric system: a unit of length equal to 10-6m; one millionth of a metre. See also micron.
      Etymology: 1880s.



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