See also: micro-meter

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Etymology 1 edit

From French micromètre.

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/
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  • (US) IPA(key): /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/, [maɪˈkɹɑmɪɾɚ]

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micrometer (plural micrometers)

  1. A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.
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Etymology 2 edit

micro- (one millionth) +‎ meter

Pronunciation edit

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmaɪkɹəˌmiːtə/
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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːtəɹ/, [ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːɾɚ]

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micrometer (plural micrometers)

  1. US spelling of micrometre
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Etymology edit

micro- +‎ meter

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  • Hyphenation: mi‧cro‧me‧ter

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micrometer m (plural micrometers, diminutive micrometertje n)

  1. micrometer (unit of measure)
  2. micrometer (measuring device)