Profilometry

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The use of a technique in the measurement and profiling of an object. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The methodology of performing eddy current profiling of tubing. countable, uncountable

    "The profilometry of the tubing was conducted directly following the eddy current exam."

  3. 3
    The technique in which a diamond stylus, in contact with a sample, measures surface variations as a function of position. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    The use of a laser or white-light, computer-generated projections to perform surface measurements of three dimensional objects. countable, uncountable

    "Surface profilometry was used to measure the film thickness."

Example

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"The profilometry of the tubing was conducted directly following the eddy current exam."

Etymology

From profile + -o- + -metry.

Related phrases

eddy current

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