mikron

Example:The technician used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the metal sheet, which was only a few microns.

Definition:A unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter, used to measure very small distances.

Example:The optical fibers have a diameter of a few microns, ensuring minimal signal loss.

Definition:An alternative spelling of micron, a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter.