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micrometre.

An SI and mks unit of measure, the length of one-millionth of a metre. Symbol: μm, um, μ.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmaɪkɹəˌmiːtə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈmaɪkɹəˌmitəɹ/General-American
  1. An SI and mks unit of measure, the length of one-millionth of a metre. Symbol: μm, um, μ.

Where this word comes from

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

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