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micron
/ˈmaɪkˌɹɑn/ · 6 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
Word history
1. From French micron, from Ancient Greek μικρόν (mikrón), neuter of μικρός (mikrós, “small”). 2. From Ancient Greek μικρόν (mikrón), neuter of μικρός (mikrós, “small”).
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- Where it comes from
- Listed in the English Speller Database at size 50: the standard list most spell checkers use.
- How common it is
- Used about once in every million words.
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