profilometry en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English profile Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Ancient Greek -μετρία (-metría)der. Latin -metriader. Old French -métrieder. English -metry English profilometry From profile + -o- + -metry.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The use of a technique in the measurement and profiling of an object.
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(countable, uncountable) The methodology of performing eddy current profiling of tubing.
The profilometry of the tubing was conducted directly following the eddy current exam.
- (countable, uncountable) The technique in which a diamond stylus, in contact with a sample, measures surface variations as a function of position.
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(countable, uncountable) The use of a laser or white-light, computer-generated projections to perform surface measurements of three dimensional objects.
Surface profilometry was used to measure the film thickness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| profilemetry | alternative | lexicographic | |
| profilometries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |