mikron

mi·kron

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kron]
- /ˈmaɪ krɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kron]
- /ˈmaɪ krɒn/

Definitions of mikron word

abbreviation MIKRON micron. 1
noun plural mikron Also called micrometer. the millionth part of a meter. Symbol: μ, mu. 1
noun plural mikron Physical Chemistry. a colloidal particle whose diameter is between 0.2 and 10 microns. 1
noun plural mikron Physics. a very small unit of pressure, equal to that exerted by a column of mercury 1μ high. 1

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Origin of mikron

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < Greek mīkrón a little, noun use of neuter singular of mīkrós small; see -on1

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Parts of speech for Mikron

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mikron popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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