micrometer

[ mahy-krom-i-ter ]

/ maɪˈkrɒm ɪ tər /

noun

any of various devices for measuring minute distances, angles, etc., as in connection with a telescope or microscope.

Also called mike. micrometer caliper . a precision instrument with a spindle moved by a finely threaded screw, for the measurement of thicknesses and short lengths, commonly used by machinists for turning shafts or boring holes.

Also especially British, mi·crom·e·tre .

Origin of micrometer

First recorded in 1660–70; micro- + -meter

Words nearby micrometer

micromere, micrometastasis, micrometeorite, micrometeoroid, micrometeorology, micrometer, micrometer screw, micromethod, micrometre, micrometry, micromicro-

Definition for micrometer (2 of 2)

micrometer²

[ mahy-kroh-mee-ter ]

/ ˈmaɪ kroʊˌmi tər /

noun

micron (def. 1).

Origin of micrometer

micro- + meter¹

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Example sentences from the Web for micrometer

But if they do not coincide, then the amount of error may be found by the micrometer wheel g, Fig. 1353.
Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II|Joshua Rose
Observation through the eikonometer shows its micrometer scale superposed on the image of the stage micrometer.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique|John William Henry Eyre
The comparison of the micrometer with two scales made by Mr. Rogers, of the Harvard Observatory, has been completed.
Experimental Determination of the Velocity of Light|Albert A. Michelson
They represent the value of one turn of the micrometer in millimeters.
Experimental Determination of the Velocity of Light|Albert A. Michelson

The reflection of the micrometer wires and of a star very near the zenith (but not quite in the zenith) can be observed together.
History of Astronomy|George Forbes

British Dictionary definitions for micrometer

micrometer

/ (maɪˈkrɒmɪtə) /

noun

any of various instruments or devices for the accurate measurement of distances or angles

Also called: micrometer gauge, micrometer calliper a type of gauge for the accurate measurement of small distances, thicknesses, diameters, etc. The gap between its measuring faces is adjusted by a fine screw, the rotation of the screw giving a sensitive measure of the distance moved by the face

Derived forms of micrometer

micrometry, nounmicrometric (ˌmaɪkrəʊˈmɛtrɪk) or micrometrical, adjective

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Medical definitions for micrometer (1 of 2)

micrometer 1¹

[ mī-krŏm′ĭ-tər ]

n.

A device for measuring very small distances, objects, or angles, especially one based on the rotation of a finely threaded screw, as in relation to a microscope.

Medical definitions for micrometer (2 of 2)

micrometer 2²

[ mī′krō-mē′tər ]

n.

A unit of length equal to one thousandth (10-3) of a millimeter or one millionth (10-6) of a meter.micron

Scientific definitions for micrometer (1 of 2)

micrometer¹

[ mī-krŏm′ĭ-tər ]

A device for measuring very small distances, angles, or objects, especially one based on the rotation of a finely threaded screw, as in relation to a microscope.

Scientific definitions for micrometer (2 of 2)

micrometer²

[ mī′krō-mē′tər ]

A unit of length in the metric system equal to one millionth (10-6) of a meter. Also called micron

单词	micrometer
释义	micrometer ¹ [ mahy-krom-i-ter ] / maɪˈkrɒm ɪ tər / noun any of various devices for measuring minute distances, angles, etc., as in connection with a telescope or microscope. Also called mike. micrometer caliper . a precision instrument with a spindle moved by a finely threaded screw, for the measurement of thicknesses and short lengths, commonly used by machinists for turning shafts or boring holes. Also especially British, mi·crom·e·tre . Origin of micrometer ¹ First recorded in 1660–70; micro- + -meter Words nearby micrometer micromere, micrometastasis, micrometeorite, micrometeoroid, micrometeorology, micrometer, micrometer screw, micromethod, micrometre, micrometry, micromicro- Definition for micrometer (2 of 2) micrometer² [ mahy-kroh-mee-ter ] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌmi tər / noun micron (def. 1). Origin of micrometer ² micro- + meter¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for micrometer But if they do not coincide, then the amount of error may be found by the micrometer wheel g, Fig. 1353. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II\|Joshua Rose Observation through the eikonometer shows its micrometer scale superposed on the image of the stage micrometer. The Elements of Bacteriological Technique\|John William Henry Eyre The comparison of the micrometer with two scales made by Mr. Rogers, of the Harvard Observatory, has been completed. Experimental Determination of the Velocity of Light\|Albert A. Michelson They represent the value of one turn of the micrometer in millimeters. Experimental Determination of the Velocity of Light\|Albert A. Michelson The reflection of the micrometer wires and of a star very near the zenith (but not quite in the zenith) can be observed together. History of Astronomy\|George Forbes British Dictionary definitions for micrometer micrometer / (maɪˈkrɒmɪtə) / noun any of various instruments or devices for the accurate measurement of distances or angles Also called: micrometer gauge, micrometer calliper a type of gauge for the accurate measurement of small distances, thicknesses, diameters, etc. The gap between its measuring faces is adjusted by a fine screw, the rotation of the screw giving a sensitive measure of the distance moved by the face Derived forms of micrometer micrometry, nounmicrometric (ˌmaɪkrəʊˈmɛtrɪk) or micrometrical, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for micrometer (1 of 2) micrometer 1¹ [ mī-krŏm′ĭ-tər ] n. A device for measuring very small distances, objects, or angles, especially one based on the rotation of a finely threaded screw, as in relation to a microscope. Medical definitions for micrometer (2 of 2) micrometer 2² [ mī′krō-mē′tər ] n. A unit of length equal to one thousandth (10-3) of a millimeter or one millionth (10-6) of a meter.micron The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for micrometer (1 of 2) micrometer¹ [ mī-krŏm′ĭ-tər ] A device for measuring very small distances, angles, or objects, especially one based on the rotation of a finely threaded screw, as in relation to a microscope. Scientific definitions for micrometer (2 of 2) micrometer² [ mī′krō-mē′tər ] A unit of length in the metric system equal to one millionth (10-6) of a meter. Also called micron The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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