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comparatorInstrument for comparing something with a similar thing or with a standard measure, in particular to measure small displacements in mechanical devices. In astronomy, the blink comparator is used to examine photographic plates for signs of moving bodies. Machinists use comparators or visual gauges to centre or align work in machine tools. comparatorA device that compares two quantities and determines their equality. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Profile360 is an on-line profile measurement system for rubber and plastic extrusions that provides an on-screen optical comparator to display the deviation between the CAD template and the actual real-time profile. With the second chip--dubbed a comparator, which is also a type of electronic circuit--the researchers demonstrated that they could isolate single bacteria in different chambers, test the microbes for production of a particular enzyme, and then evacuate selected microbes from the device. The new NIST bridge incorporates a cryogenic current comparator, relies on superconducting leads for many connections, and is compatible with conventional guarding techniques. |
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