Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
micros
Prefix
/ˈmaɪ.kroʊs/
Definition
A prefix denoting one millionth of a unit.
Examples
- One microliter is one millionth of a liter.
- The microscope allows us to see microbes that are invisible to the naked eye.
- Microspheres are often used in drug delivery systems.
Meaning
In scientific terms, ‘micros’ refers to the metric prefix used in various measurements indicating a factor of 10^-6. It is often utilized in fields such as physics, chemistry, and biology to describe very small quantities.
Synonyms
- micro-
- millionth
- tiny
