Micromillimetre (Noun)
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The new microscope was capable of measuring objects as small as a micromillimetre in length.
- The scientist carefully calibrated the instrument to ensure accurate measurements in micromillimetres.
- The tiny particles were measured to be only a few micromillimetres in diameter.
- The engineer specified that the tolerance for the part was plus or minus one micromillimetre.
- The researchers used a specialized technique to measure the thickness of the material in micromillimetres.