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
