micron
noun
Simple meaning
A very tiny amount.
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ˈmaɪkɹɑn
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Definition
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noun
figurative
A very tiny amount.
physicsmetrology
Synonym of micrometre ("one-millionth of a metre").
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- “The filter can capture dust particles as small as one micron.”noun
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