Micron
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The word micron has the following meanings:
- A micrometre (American spelling: micrometer, symbol µm), that is, one millionth of a metre. More standardly referred to in the manufacturing industry as a thousandth of a millimeter. The term was officially sanctioned as part of the metric system from 1879-1967.
- In vacuum physics the expression 'micron' is a unit of pressure. It stands for micrometre (micron) of mercury (µm Hg, see millimetre of mercury) which is equal to 0.13328 Pa
- Micron is the tradename for Micron Technology, a semiconductor manufacturer, based in Boise, Idaho.
- Micron is an analog-modeling synthesizer made by Alesis Studio Electronics.
- Micron (Batman Beyond) is a member of the future Justice League in Batman Beyond.
- The Micron is a brand of drawing and illustration pen made by Pigma
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