Micrometer: meaning, definitions and examples
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micrometer
[ ˈmaɪ.krəˌmɪt̬.ɚ ]
measurement tool
A micrometer is a device used to measure very small distances with high precision. It typically consists of a calibrated screw that is rotated to advance a spindle with a finely engraved scale. Micrometers are commonly used in mechanical engineering, machining, and metrology.
Synonyms
caliper, micronometer, thickness gauge
Examples of usage
- The machinist used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the metal sheet.
- The scientist used a micrometer to determine the diameter of the microscopic particles.
Translations
Translations of the word "micrometer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 micrômetro
🇮🇳 माइक्रोमीटर
🇩🇪 Mikrometer
🇮🇩 mikrometer
🇺🇦 мікрометр
🇵🇱 mikrometr
🇯🇵 マイクロメートル
🇫🇷 micromètre
🇪🇸 micrómetro
🇹🇷 mikrometre
🇰🇷 마이크로미터
🇸🇦 ميكرومتر
🇨🇿 mikrometr
🇸🇰 mikrometer
🇨🇳 微米
🇸🇮 mikrometer
🇮🇸 míkrómetri
🇰🇿 микрометр
🇬🇪 მიკრომეტრი
🇦🇿 mikrometr
🇲🇽 micrómetro
Word origin
The word 'micrometer' originated from the Greek words 'mikros', meaning small, and 'metron', meaning measure. The concept of the micrometer as a measuring tool was first introduced in the 17th century by William Gascoigne, an English astronomer. Over the centuries, the design and precision of micrometers have evolved, making them essential instruments in various fields of science and engineering.
See also: centimeter, meter, metronome, micronometer.