micrometer
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/maɪˈkrɑːmɪtər/
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/maɪˈkrɒmɪtə(r)/
noun
R
A unit of length that is equal to one millionth of a meter.
The diameter of the wire was measured in micrometers.
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An instrument used for measuring very small distances or gaps.
The scientist used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the cell membrane.
translation
A unit of length that is equal to one millionth of a meter.; An instrument used for measuring very small distances or gaps.
Word Forms
Plural
micrometers