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micro-

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌɪkrəʊ/

Definition of micro-

combining form

  • 1small:microcar
  • of reduced or restricted size:microdot
  • 2(used in units of measurement) denoting a factor of one millionth (10−6):microfarad

Origin:

from Greek mikros 'small'

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