One-thousandth (Noun)
Meaning
One part in a thousand equal parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The precision balance required for a specific chemical reaction called for a one-thousandth of a gram of the catalyst to be added to the solution.
- A one-thousandth of the voters submitted write-in ballot slips in the election, amounting to five valid entries.
- Mixing just one-thousandth of the formula's stronger variation into the basic compound caused it to liquefy rapidly.
- During quality control checks, it was discovered that one-thousandth of the microchips had defects and were discarded.
- In the tax calculation, the interest rate hike translated to a one-thousandth of a percent increase annually on outstanding debt.