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Meg´a`me`ter
n.1.(Physics) An instrument for determining longitude by observation of the stars.
2.A micrometer.
1.In the metric system, one million meters, or one thousand kilometers.

megameter
1. an instrument for determining longitude by observation of the stars.
2. Rare. an instrument for measuring large objects.
See also: Instruments
Rare. an instrument for measuring large objects. See also geography.
See also: Measurement
an instrument for determining longitude by observation of the stars.
See also: Geography


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