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Micrometers

Scope note

Precision instruments with a spindle moved by a finely threaded screw that touches the object to be measured, usually for recording thicknesses.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198990

Broader Terms used

<thickness measuring devices>

Equivalent Terms used

micrometer

Created

13yrs ago

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