microgram

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

microgram micrograms

Etymology

From micro- + gram.

Synonyms

mul:μg mul:mcg mul:microg mul:ug gamma

Related words

microgramme micro-gram micro-gramme
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