Micronometer: meaning, definitions and examples

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micronometer

 

[ maɪˈkrɒnəˌmiːtə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

measurement tool

A micronometer is a precise instrument used for measuring very small distances or thicknesses, typically in the range of micrometers.

Synonyms

micrometer.

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micronometer

This may be a misspelling or confusion with 'micrometer'. It's best to avoid using this term since it can lead to misunderstanding.

micrometer

Commonly used in precision engineering and machining to measure small distances or thicknesses. Also known as a tool used in mechanical measurements.

  • The machinist checked the part dimensions with a micrometer to ensure accuracy.

Examples of usage

  • The scientist used a micronometer to measure the thickness of the cell membrane.
  • The micronometer showed that the gap between the two components was only a few micrometers.

Translations

Translations of the word "micronometer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 micrômetro

🇮🇳 माइक्रोमीटर

🇩🇪 Mikrometer

🇮🇩 mikrometer

🇺🇦 мікрометр

🇵🇱 mikrometr

🇯🇵 マイクロメーター

🇫🇷 micromètre

🇪🇸 micrómetro

🇹🇷 mikrometre

🇰🇷 마이크로미터

🇸🇦 ميكرومتر

🇨🇿 mikrometr

🇸🇰 mikrometer

🇨🇳 微米

🇸🇮 mikrometer

🇮🇸 míkrómetri

🇰🇿 микрометр

🇬🇪 მიკრომეტრი

🇦🇿 mikrometr

🇲🇽 micrómetro

Etymology

The word 'micronometer' is derived from the Greek words 'micros' meaning small and 'metron' meaning measure. The instrument itself has a long history dating back to the 17th century when the concept of measuring small distances became essential in various scientific fields.

See also: centimeter, meter, metronome, micrometer.