submillimeter
adjective
sub·mil·li·me·ter
ˌsəb-ˈmi-lə-ˌmē-tər 
: being less than a millimeter in diameter or wavelength
a submillimeter particle
a submillimeter radio wave
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In addition, some of the puzzle-piece-like parts of the vacuum vessel—intended to fit together with submillimeter precision—proved not to be manufactured as precisely as needed.
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Charles Seife, Scientific American, 15 June 2023
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Charles Seife, Scientific American, 15 June 2023
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“Submillimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/submillimeter. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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