microstamping

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of laser technology to engrave a microscopic marking onto the tip of the firing pin and onto the breech face of a firearm, so that spent cartridges give information about the firearm.

Word forms

microstamping

Etymology

From micro- + stamping.

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