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Vocabulary Entry
mu
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one millionth of a meter.
Example Sentences
"The width of the cell membrane was measured in micrometers or mu."
"Scientists often use mu to express measurements at a microscopic scale."
"The microscope can magnify objects down to the size of a few mu."
V
verb
To make a sound resembling the moo of a cow; to moo.
Example Sentences
"The calf began to mu as it searched for its mother."
"During the farm visit, we heard the cows mu loudly for feeding."
"The children laughed as they tried to mu like cows."