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Definition of "millimetre" [millimetre]

  • An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of 1/1000 of a metre. Symbol: mm (noun)

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Use "millimetre" in a sentence
  • "The move followed a trial run of the technology, known as millimetre-wave scanners, at the Kelowna, B.C., airport."
  • "In fact, there were 10 fibres per millimetre, which is 100 times the permitted level."
  • "TeraView says its technology is potentially more attractive than existing technologies - such as millimetre wave or X-Ray - because it is more effective, faster, safer and sidesteps concerns about passengers 'privacy being compromised."