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micrometre

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micrometre
An SI unit of length equal to one millionth of a metre (10−6 m). Symbol: μm. Syn. micron (obsolete term). See nanometre.


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By applying a magnetic field the beads start spinning and researchers discovered they move through water at about 1 micrometre per second.
The highly resistant, maximum-purity aluminium oxide ceramic piston ensures unit stability and safety, with micrometre volume accuracy.
The bull is the smallest sculpture created and is just 10 micrometres long - one micrometre is a thousandth of a millimetre.
 
 
 
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