micron
noun/ˈmaɪkrɑn/
Frequency rank: #15,035 most common English word
Meaning
A unit of length equal to one millionth of a metre (micrometre).
Example sentence
The filter can remove particles as small as one micron from the water.
Synonyms & related words
- micrometer
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