micrometer
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/maɪˈkrɑːmɪtər/
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/maɪˈkrɒmɪtə(r)/
A unit of length that is equal to one millionth of a meter.
The diameter of the wire was measured in micrometers.
这根电线的直径用微米测量。
An instrument used for measuring very small distances or gaps.
The scientist used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the cell membrane.
科学家使用微米尺测量了细胞膜的厚度。