- micrometer
- instrument for measuring very small distances
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Micrometer — Mi*crom e*ter, n. [Micro + meter: cf. F. microm[ e]tre.] An instrument, used with a telescope or microscope, for measuring minute distances, or the apparent diameters of objects which subtend minute angles. The measurement given directly is that… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
micrometer — micrometer1 [mī kräm′ət ər] n. [Fr micromètre: see MICRO & METER] 1. an instrument for measuring very small distances, angles, diameters, etc., used on a telescope or microscope 2. MICROMETER CALIPER micrometer2 [mī′krō mēt΄ər] n … English World dictionary
micrometer — (n.) 1660s, from MICRO (Cf. micro ) + METER (Cf. meter). Originally a telescope attachment; from 1884 as a craftsman s fine measuring tool. Related: Micrometry; micrometric … Etymology dictionary
micrometer — ► NOUN ▪ a gauge which measures small distances or thicknesses … English terms dictionary
Micrometer — This article is about the measuring device. For the unit of length, see Micrometre. Outside, inside, and depth micrometers A micrometer ( … Wikipedia
micrometer — [1] A precision measuring tool that will give readings accurate to 0.002 mm or 0.0001 of an inch. Sometimes called inside micrometer or outside micrometer. Also called a mike. [2] A unit of measurement of thickness which is equal to one… … Dictionary of automotive terms
micrometer — he·lio·micrometer; micrometer; ra·dio·micrometer; stereo·micrometer; ul·tra·micrometer; … English syllables
micrometer — micrometer1 /muy krom i teuhr/, n. 1. any of various devices for measuring minute distances, angles, etc., as in connection with a telescope or microscope. 2. Also called mike, micrometer caliper. a precision instrument with a spindle moved by a… … Universalium
micrometer — mikrometras statusas T sritis Standartizacija ir metrologija apibrėžtis Ilginių matmenų matuoklis, veikiantis sraigto principu. atitikmenys: angl. micrometer; micrometer calliper vok. Mikrometer, n; Schraubenmikrometer, n rus. микрометр, m pranc … Penkiakalbis aiškinamasis metrologijos terminų žodynas
micrometer — mikrometras statusas T sritis Standartizacija ir metrologija apibrėžtis Tikslus vidmatis ar išormatis, turintis smulkiasriegį sraigtinį mechanizmą, kuris stumia matavimo veleną su skale, o iš skalės rodmenų nustatoma matuojamojo dydžio vertė.… … Penkiakalbis aiškinamasis metrologijos terminų žodynas
micrometer — /maɪˈkrɒmətə / (say muy kromuhtuh) noun 1. any of various devices for measuring minute distances, angles, etc., as in connection with a telescope or microscope. 2. a U shaped gauge for measuring thicknesses or short lengths in which the gap… …
