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filar Definition

fi·lar (fī′lər)

adjective

  1. of a thread
  2. having fine threads or hairs stretched across the field of view, as a micrometer

Etymology: < L filum, a thread (see file) + -ar

filar Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

eyepiece: A very nice filar micrometer eyepiece allows me to make accurate measurement of cell dimensions.

Browse dictionary entries near filar

  1. ‹ filament
  2. ‹ fila
  3. ‹ filé
  4. ‹ Fijian
  5. ‹ Fiji
  6. ‹ figwort
  7. ‹ figurine
  8. ‹ figurehead
  9. ‹ figured
  10. ‹ figure skating
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