Word
micron
Phoneticsmi·cron
US/ˈmaɪˌkɹɑn/
UK/mˈaɪkɹɒn/
Definition
n. a very small unit of length, equal to one millionth of a meter. It is often used to describe the size of tiny things like dust, hair, or electronic parts.
n. a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter (10^-6 m). Often used in technical contexts to describe the diameter of particles, the thickness of materials, or the resolution of optical instruments.
Examples
“The filter can trap particles as small as one micron.”
“The manufacturer specifies that the screen should have a resolution of at least 100 pixels per micron to ensure sharp images.”
“In semiconductor manufacturing, the ability to etch features at the sub-micron scale is essential for producing the increasingly powerful microprocessors that power modern computers.”
Examples
simple
“The filter can trap particles as small as one micron.”
contextual
“The manufacturer specifies that the screen should have a resolution of at least 100 pixels per micron to ensure sharp images.”
complex
“In semiconductor manufacturing, the ability to etch features at the sub-micron scale is essential for producing the increasingly powerful microprocessors that power modern computers.”
Real-World Examples
“In more open areas around the brain, including the space near the surface between the skull and the brain, the water-like fluid travels at a few microns per second.” Etymology
From French micron, from Ancient Greek μικρόν (mikrón), neuter of μικρός (mikrós, “small”).
From Ancient Greek μικρόν (mikrón), neuter of μικρός (mikrós, “small”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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