micrometer

Meanings

• Noun

  A precision instrument used to measure very small lengths and distances, typically in the range of one micrometer to one millimeter.

  - "The micrometer was used to measure the thickness of the glass slide."
  - "The scientist made precise measurements using a micrometer."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/
   
   
   
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2. /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

micron

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Variants

List of all variants of micrometer that leads to same result
micrometer , micrometers , micron

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Etymology

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The term micrometer comes from the Greek words 'micros' meaning small and 'metron' meaning measure.

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Trivia

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1. The first micrometer was invented in 1630 by the Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens.

2. Micrometers are often used in the production of semiconductors and other high-tech devices.

3. The smallest length that can be measured with a micrometer is typically around 0.001 micrometers or 1 nanometer.

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Related Concepts

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1. Microscope: A scientific instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Micrometers are often used in conjunction with microscopes to measure small objects.

2. Nanometer: A unit of length used to measure distances at the nanometer scale, which is one billionth of a meter. Micrometers and nanometers are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different scales of measurement.

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Culture

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The micrometer has played a significant role in various scientific fields such as physics, engineering, and chemistry, where precise measurements are essential.

How to Memorize "micrometer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small instrument with a dial and a movable part that can be adjusted to measure small lengths.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word micrometer with the idea of precision and small measurements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'micrometer' as 'micro' meaning small and 'meter' meaning measure.

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