micrometer

/ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/ · noun

Meaning

An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of one millionth of a meter. Symbols: µm, um, rm.
A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.

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Related words

micrometre(English)micron(English)micrometer caliper(English)micrometer gauge(English)filar(English)μmeter(English)micrometry(English)micronometer(English)eyepiece(English)nanometer(English)caliper(English)vernier(English)

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