Dictionary Definition
micron n : a metric unit of length equal to one
millionth of a meter [syn: micrometer]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
- /ˈmaɪkrɒn/
Etymology
, from |.Noun
- A measure of length; the thousandth part of one millimeter; the millionth part of a meter.
Synonyms
References
- Webster 1913
Extensive Definition
Micron can refer to:
- Micrometre, a unit of length in the metric system
- Micrometre of mercury (µm Hg), a unit of pressure in vacuum engineering
- Micron Technology, a semiconductor manufacturer based in Boise, Idaho
- Alesis Micron, an analog-modelling synthesizer made by Alesis Studio Electronics
- Micron (Batman Beyond), a member of the future Justice League in the animated series Batman Beyond
- Micron (Skate Company), an ice and roller skate manufacturer
- Micron (Exhaust Manufacturer ), a motorcycle exhaust manufacturer
micron in Dutch: micron
micron in Korean: 마이크론