micrometer
noun (1)
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Definition of micrometer
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: an instrument used with a telescope or microscope for measuring minute distances
2
: a caliper for making precise measurements that has a spindle moved by a finely threaded screw
micrometer
noun (2)
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Definition of micrometer (Entry 2 of 2)
: a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
— called also micron
— see Metric System Table
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More Definitions for micrometer
micrometer
noun
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Kids Definition of micrometer
1
: an instrument used with a telescope or microscope for measuring very small distances
2
: an instrument having a rod moved by fine screw threads and used for making exact measurements
micrometer
noun
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Medical Definition of micrometer
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an instrument used with a telescope or microscope for measuring minute distances
micrometer
noun
mi·cro·me·ter
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or chiefly British micrometre \ ˈmī-krō-ˌmēt-ər
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Medical Definition of micrometer (Entry 2 of 2)
: micron
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