microtopographer en · NOUN
Etymology
From micro- + topographer.
Meanings
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An instrument used to measure the surface topography of small objects.
More significantly, it has shown that the surface of dielectric paper can be measured with acceptable precision by use of a microtopographer. This instrument may be used to trace over and record the surface of the paper.
1978, The United States patents quarterly, volume 196, page 18:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microtopographers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |