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Vocabulary Entry
micron
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A unit of measurement equal to one millionth of a meter, often used in science to describe very small dimensions.
Example Sentences
"The diameter of a human hair is about 70 microns."
"Microns are commonly used in the field of microscopy."
"Filters can remove particles as small as 1 micron."
A
adjective
Relating to or measured in microns; extremely small.
Example Sentences
"The study focused on micron-level variations in temperature."
"They developed a micron-sized device for medical applications."
"Micron filters are essential in maintaining water quality."