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MICROMETRE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- micrometre
1, record 1, English, micrometre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- micrometer 2, record 1, English, micrometer
correct, United States
- micron 1, record 1, English, micron
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The metric unit of measure for length equal to 0.001 [millimetres, or one millionth of a metre]. 3, record 1, English, - micrometre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The micrometre is commonly employed to measure the thickness or diameter of microscopic objects, such as microorganisms and colloidal particles. Minute distances—for example, the wavelengths of infrared radiation—are also given in micrometres. 3, record 1, English, - micrometre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1967 the International System of Units (SI) officially revoked the term "micron" and the symbol "μ." At that time, the systematic name "micrometre" became the official name of the unit, and "μm" became the official unit symbol. 4, record 1, English, - micrometre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- um
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- micromètre
1, record 1, French, microm%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- micron 1, record 1, French, micron
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de mesure de longueur valant un millionième de mètre. 2, record 1, French, - microm%C3%A8tre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le Système international d'unités (SI), le nom systématique «micromètre» est devenu le nom officiel de l'unité en 1967, et «μm» est devenu le symbole officiel de l'unité. À ce moment, le terme «micron» et le symbole «μ» ont été retirés. 3, record 1, French, - microm%C3%A8tre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- um
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- micrómetro
1, record 1, Spanish, micr%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- micra 1, record 1, Spanish, micra
former designation, feminine noun
- micrón 1, record 1, Spanish, micr%C3%B3n
former designation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad de longitud igual a una milésima de milímetro o millonésima de metro [en el sistema internacional de unidades]. 2, record 1, Spanish, - micr%C3%B3metro
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En el sistema internacional de unidades, ya no se usan las voces micra y micrón, ahora reemplazadas por la de micrómetro. 2, record 1, Spanish, - micr%C3%B3metro
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
micrón: Símbolo: µ (obsoleto). 3, record 1, Spanish, - micr%C3%B3metro
Record 1, Key term(s)
- um
- mu
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- micrometer
1, record 2, English, micrometer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
micrometer: an item in the "Weights and Measures Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - micrometer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- micromètre
1, record 2, French, microm%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
micromètre : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de métrologie» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - microm%C3%A8tre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Facilities and Instruments (Astronomy)
- Biotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- micrometer
1, record 3, English, micrometer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument attached to a telescope or microscope for measuring small distances or angles. 2, record 3, English, - micrometer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Installations et instruments (Astronomie)
- Biotechnologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- micromètre
1, record 3, French, microm%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument destiné à la mesure de petits objets ou de petites images. 2, record 3, French, - microm%C3%A8tre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On utilise dans les instruments astronomiques soit des micromètres à fils fixes, soit des micromètres à fil mobile. 2, record 3, French, - microm%C3%A8tre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Instalaciones e instrumentos (Astronomía)
- Biotecnología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- micrómetro
1, record 3, Spanish, micr%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-07-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Ship Piloting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- micrometer drum
1, record 4, English, micrometer%20drum
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- micrometer 1, record 4, English, micrometer
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Pilotage des navires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tambour gradué
1, record 4, French, tambour%20gradu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- vis micrométrique 1, record 4, French, vis%20microm%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- vis à tambour 1, record 4, French, vis%20%C3%A0%20tambour
correct, feminine noun
- micromètre 1, record 4, French, microm%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-06-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- micrometer caliper
1, record 5, English, micrometer%20caliper
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- micrometer 2, record 5, English, micrometer
correct
- mike 3, record 5, English, mike
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Micrometer", in full "micrometer caliper", instrument for making precise linear measurements of dimensions such as diameters, thicknesses, and lengths of solid bodies; it consists of a C-shaped frame with a movable jaw operated by an integral screw. 4, record 5, English, - micrometer%20caliper
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- palmer
1, record 5, French, palmer
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- micromètre 2, record 5, French, microm%C3%A8tre
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
"palmer" : Instrument de mesure de précision pour évaluer les épaisseurs ou les diamètres extérieurs. (...) le palmer se compose essentiellement d'une vis micrométrique, organe principal exécuté avec une très grande précision, dont le pas est le plus souvent de 0,5 mm et dont l'extrémité libre porte la touche mobile; d'une touche fixe, qui sert d'appui aux pièces à mesurer (...) 3, record 5, French, - palmer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quoique générique, "micromètre" tout seul se rapporte souvent au palmer. 4, record 5, French, - palmer
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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