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ɪ noun
1.
any of various devices for measuring minute distances, angles, etc., as in connection with a telescope or microscope.
2.
Also called mike, micrometer caliper. a precision instrument with a spindle moved by a finely threaded screw, for the measurement of thicknesses and short lengths, commonly used by machinists for turning shafts or boring holes.
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World English Dictionary
micrometer (maɪˈkrɒmɪtə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any of various instruments or devices for the accurate measurement of distances or angles |
| 2. | micrometer gauge, Also called: micrometer calliper a type of gauge for the accurate measurement of small distances, thicknesses, diameters, etc. The gap between its measuring faces is adjusted by a fine screw, the rotation of the screw giving a sensitive measure of the distance moved by the face |
| mi'crometry | |
| —n | |
| micrometric | |
| —adj | |
| micro'metrical | |
| —adj | |
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Medical Dictionary
micrometer mi·crom·e·ter1 (mī-krŏm'ĭ-tər)
n.
A device for measuring very small distances, objects, or angles, especially one based on the rotation of a finely threaded screw, as in relation to a microscope.
micrometer mi·cro·me·ter2 (mī'krō-mē'tər)
n.
Abbr. μm A unit of length equal to one thousandth (10-3) of a millimeter or one millionth (10-6) of a meter. Also called micron.
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Science Dictionary
micrometer 1  (mī-krŏm'ĭ-tər) Pronunciation Key
A device for measuring very small distances, angles, or objects, especially one based on the rotation of a finely threaded screw, as in relation to a microscope. |
| micrometer 2 (mī'krō-mē'tər) Pronunciation Key
A unit of length in the metric system equal to one millionth (10-6) of a meter. Also called micron. |
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