micron

Meaning

  1. Synonym of micrometre (“one-millionth of a metre”).
  2. (figuratively) A very tiny amount.

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmaɪkɹɒn/
Etymology

From French micron, from Ancient Greek μικρόν (mikrón), neuter of μικρός (mikrós, “small”).

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