Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

micromillimetre

noun
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈmɪlᵻˌmiːtər/
Definition
A unit of measurement equal to one millionth of a millimetre.
Examples
  • The thickness of a human hair can be measured in micromillimetres.
  • The precision instruments used in nanotechnology often require measurements at the micromillimetre scale.
  • In microscopy, the resolution can be as fine as a few micromillimetres.
Meaning
The micromillimetre is a very small unit often used in scientific contexts to measure extremely fine dimensions.
Synonyms
  • micron
  • micro meter