micron
|mi-cron|
B2
/ˈmaɪkrɒn/
small unit of length
Etymology
Etymology Information
'micron' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'mikrón,' where 'mikro-' meant 'small.'
Historical Evolution
'mikrón' transformed into the modern English word 'micron' through scientific usage in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a unit of length.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter, used in measuring wavelengths of infrared radiation and other small distances.
The thickness of the film is about 10 microns.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/05 03:30