Lampshader

t1_j93bwfk wrote

If you use English spelling, the terms are distinct:

Micrometre: one millionth of a metre

Micrometer: tool to accurately measure small distances

Americans spell the unit of measurement as "meter" though, presumably as part of their quest to sabotage the metric system (or should that be meteric system?)

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t1_j5rzle5 wrote

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The FLIR sales rep recommended black electrical tape when I asked about this.

I dunno what its melting point is but 98% of electronics workbenches will have it within arm's reach already so it's got that going for it

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