Definition of MICRON

micron

Plural: micra, microns

Noun

  • A unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter.
  • a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
  • Synonym of micrometre (“one-millionth of a metre”).
  • A very tiny amount.
  • Synonym of breve.

Examples

  • He meticulously checked the placement of each letter, down to the last MICRON.

Origin / Etymology

From French micron, from Ancient Greek μικρόν (mikrón), neuter of μικρός (mikrós, “small”).

Synonyms

micrometer, breve, micrometre, µm

Antonyms

macron

Scrabble Score: 10

micron: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
micron: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
micron: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

micron: valid Words With Friends Word