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micron

Syllabification: (mi·cron)
Pronunciation: /ˈmīˌkrän/

Definition of micron

noun

  • a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter, used in many technological and scientific fields.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek mikron, neuter of mikros 'small'

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