Millimicron (Noun)
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The wavelength of the laser was measured in millimicrons, allowing for precise calculations.
- The researchers used a specialized microscope to measure the diameter of the nanoparticle in millimicrons.
- The tolerance for the part was specified in millimicrons, requiring exacting manufacturing processes.
- The height of the microscopic ridges on the surface was only a few millimicrons, almost imperceptible to the human eye.
- In nanotechnology, engineers often work with distances measured in millimicrons to design and assemble complex devices.