Synonyms for micron
Most common
micrometer US breve
Definitions
- n. 1
Synonym of micrometre (“one-millionth of a metre”).
Forms
- Plural
- microns → micrometers, breves…
Example sentences
- micrometer You'll need a micrometer to measure the change in length.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| micron | falling | |
| micrometer | falling | |
| breve | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- breve
- 10 letters
- micrometer4, micrometre
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (micrometer4 = 4 syllables).