English Explanatory Dictionary

micrometer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.
noun
  1. US spelling of micrometre (“one-millionth of a metre”).

Pronunciation

/maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-micrometer (device).wav /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/ [maɪˈkɹɑmɪɾɚ] /ˈmaɪkɹəˌmiːtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-micrometer (unit).wav /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːtəɹ/ [ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːɾɚ]

Word forms

micrometer micrometers

Etymology

From French micromètre, equivalent to micro- + -meter.

Derived words

ocular micrometer photomicrometer radiomicrometer sonomicrometer stage micrometer submicrometer ultramicrometer videomicrometer
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