Profilometry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Profilometry is a noun meaning The use of a technique in the measurement and profiling of an object.
Meaning
The use of a technique in the measurement and profiling of an object.
More Meanings
- The methodology of performing eddy current profiling of tubing.
- The technique in which a diamond stylus, in contact with a sample, measures surface variations as a function of position.
- The use of a laser or white-light, computer-generated projections to perform surface measurements of three dimensional objects.
Example Sentences
Surface profilometry was used to measure the film thickness.
The profilometry of the tubing was conducted directly following the eddy current exam.
Word Forms
- profilometries
- profilemetry
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include urethral, profilometer, porosimetry, microprobe, photogrammetry, phonometry.
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