micrometers

Meanings

• Noun

  A unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter.

  - "The diameter of a human hair is approximately 50 micrometers."
  - "Electron microscopes can image objects at the micrometer scale."

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Synonyms

micron

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Variants

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micrometer , micrometers , micron

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. The first practical micrometer was invented by English instrument maker Frederick Tennant in 1827.

2. Micrometers are used in various industries, including electronics, automotive, and aerospace, for precise measurements.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nanometer: A unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter, smaller than a micrometer.

2. Meter: The base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).

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Culture

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Micrometers have played a significant role in various scientific fields such as physics, chemistry, and biology, enabling precise measurements and advancements in technology.

How to Memorize "micrometers"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler with a scale that goes down to the micrometer level. Visualize measuring an object with a micrometer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'micrometer' with the idea of tiny measurements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'My very educated mother just served us nine pizzas' to memorize the number of zeros in a micrometer (1 millionth = 10^-6 = 6 zeros).

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