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microgram.

An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻⁶ grams. Symbol: μg A unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram, or 0.000 001 grams.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌɡɹæm/Received-Pronunciation/ˈmaɪ.kɹəʊˌɡɹæm/Received-Pronunciation/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌɡɹæm/Canada, General-American[ˈmʌɪ̯.kɹəˌɡɹɛə̯m]Canada, General-American
  1. An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻⁶ grams. Symbol: μg A unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram, or 0.000 001 grams.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.? Ancient Greek μῑκρός (mīkrós) Ancient Greek μῑκρο- (mīkro-)lbor. English micro- English gram English microgram From micro- + gram.

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