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Micrometer (μm) - Definition and Overview

What is Micrometer?

Micrometre, also called micron, metric unit of measure for length equal to 0.001 mm, or about 0.000039 inch. Its symbol is μm. The micrometre is commonly used to measure the thickness or diameter of microscopic objects, such as microorganisms and colloidal particles.

Summary

  • The micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one millionth of a meter
  • It is commonly used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very small distances, such as the size of cells and bacteria, or the thickness of thin materials like films and fibers.

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