micrometre

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌmiːtə/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌmitəɹ/

Word forms

micrometre micrometres

Etymology

From micro- + metre.

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