micronometer

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used to measure very small distances or quantities, typically in the micrometer range.

  - "The micronometer was essential for measuring the thickness of the silicon wafer."
  - "The micronometer allowed the scientist to study the minute details of the cell."

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Variants

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micrometer , micrometers , micron

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. The micronometer was first invented in the late 19th century by the German scientist Albert A. Michelson.

2. The smallest measurement that can be made with a micronometer is typically in the range of 0.001 micrometers or 1 nanometer.

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Related Concepts

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1. Microscope: A micronometer is often used in conjunction with a microscope to measure very small distances.

2. Nanotechnology: Micronometers are essential tools in nanotechnology for measuring and manipulating structures at the nanoscale.

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Culture

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The micronometer has played a significant role in various scientific fields such as physics, chemistry, and biology, particularly in the study of very small structures and phenomena.

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