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mic.

A microfarad.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A microfarad.

Where this word comes from

Clipping of microfarad.

noun/ˈmaɪk/
  1. Alternative form of mike (“microphone”).

    alt-of · alternative
Where this word comes from

Clipping of microphone. Attested since 1961.

verb/ˈmaɪk/
  1. Alternative form of mike.

    alt-of · alternative
    If we add the drum kit, we'll have to mic the orchestra.
Where this word comes from

Clipping of microphone. Attested since 1961.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.