ocular micrometer

noun

A measuring instrument that is inserted into the eyepiece of a microscope, used to measure microscopic features.

Meanings

nounocular micrometer (plural ocular micrometers)

plural ocular micrometers

  1. biologyA measuring instrument that is inserted into the eyepiece of a microscope, used to measure microscopic features.
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