micron

noun

mi·​cron ˈmī-ˌkrän How to pronounce micron (audio)

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Those rated as true-HEPA must be able to capture 99.97% of all airborne particles that are 0.3 microns in diameter. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 In 2015 the retailer developed its own sheep-to-shelf concept by partnering with Tasmania’s carbon positive Kingston merino farm and VBC on the development of fabrics for a range of luxury single-source merino wool suits, tuxedos, blazers and ties called M.J. Bale Kingston made from 16 micron wool. Patty Huntington, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024 Dyson also included a HEPA filter, which the company says traps 99.99 percent of 0.1 microns. Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024 This is not one compound, but a series of different compounds that have a maximum particle diameter of of 2.5 microns. Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for micron 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek mikron, neuter of mikros small — more at micr-

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of micron was in 1879

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“Micron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micron. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

micron

noun
mi·​cron ˈmī-ˌkrän How to pronounce micron (audio)

Medical Definition

micron

noun
mi·​cron ˈmī-ˌkrän How to pronounce micron (audio)
: a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter

called also micrometer, mu

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