Definition of MICRON

micron

Meanings

Plural: microns

Noun

  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

breve, micrometer, micrometre, µm

Antonyms

macron

Scrabble Score: 10

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

Words With Friends Score: 13

micron is a valid Words With Friends word