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Micro

Micro is a SI prefix in the SI system of units denoting a factor of 10−6 (one millionth). The symbol for it is the micro sign (µ).

Confirmed in 1960, the prefix comes from the Greek μικρός (transliterated: mikros), meaning small.

More generally, the prefix means "very small".

See also

  • SI



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