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mu

Syllabification: (mu)
Pronunciation: /m(y)o͞o/
Definition of mu

noun

  • the twelfth letter of the Greek alphabet (Μ, μ), transliterated as ‘m.’.
  • (Mu) [followed by Latin genitive] Astronomy the twelfth star in a constellation:Mu Cassiopeiae
  • [as modifier] Physics relating to muons:mu particle

symbol

  • (μ) micron.
  • (μ) [in combination] “micro-” in symbols for units:the recommended daily amount is 750μg
  • (μ) permeability.

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