micrometer

n 1: a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter

[syn: {micron}, {micrometre}]

2: for measuring small distances [syn: {micrometer gauge}, {micrometer

caliper}]

micrometre

(Or "micron") One millionth of a {metre}. The symbol

is a Greek letter {mu} followed by "m".

Features on modern {integrated circuits} are typically

measured in microns. The smallest features in 1999 are around

0.1 microns across.

(1999-09-28)