ultramicrometer

noun

ul·​tra·​micrometer

"+

: an extremely sensitive micrometer (as one capable of measuring to one millionth of an inch or less) frequently utilizing a variable capacitance that controls the frequency of an oscillator

Word History

Etymology

ultra- + micrometer

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