Meaning of the word micrometer in English
What does micrometer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
micrometer
US /maɪˈkrɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/
UK /maɪˈkrɒm.ɪ.tər/
Noun
1.
a measuring instrument that uses a screw thread to convert small distances into large rotations of a screw, which are then read from a scale or dial
Example:
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The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the metal sheet.
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Precision measurements often require the use of a micrometer.
2.
a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
Example:
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A human hair is typically about 50 to 100 micrometers thick.
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Bacteria are often measured in micrometers.