Mikrometer

micrometre (unit)

noun mee-kroh-MAY-ter Rare

Origin: from Greek mikros + metron

Also means

micrometer (measuring tool)

Usage Note

Mikrometer (symbol µm) is one millionth of a metre, used in engineering and biology for very small dimensions such as cell sizes or coating thicknesses. As a tool it refers to a precision measuring gauge.

Examples

"Die Schichtdicke beträgt weniger als zehn Mikrometer."

Natural Translation

The layer thickness is less than ten micrometres.

Literal Translation

The layer thickness amounts to less than ten micrometres.

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