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micrometer

1 micrometer /maɪˈkrɑːmətɚ/ noun
plural micrometers
1 micrometer
/maɪˈkrɑːmətɚ/
noun
plural micrometers
Britannica Dictionary definition of MICROMETER
[count]
: a device used for measuring very small distances
— compare 2micrometer
2 micrometer (US) noun
or British micrometre /ˈmaɪkroʊˌmiːtɚ/
plural micrometers
2 micrometer (US)
noun
or British micrometre /ˈmaɪkroʊˌmiːtɚ/
plural micrometers
Britannica Dictionary definition of MICROMETER
[count]
: one millionth of a meter
— compare 1micrometer