Nanometer vs. Micron

Nanometer and Micron Definitions
Nanometer
One billionth (10-9) of a meter.
Micron
A unit of length equal to one thousandth (10-3) of a millimeter or one millionth (10-6) of a meter. Also called micrometer.
Nanometer
Alternative spelling of nanometre
Micron
(physics) The thousandth part of one millimeter; the millionth part of a meter.
Nanometer
A metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
Micron
(figurative) A very tiny amount.
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Micron
(linguistics) breve
Micron
A measure of length; the thousandth part of one millimeter; the millionth part of a meter.
Micron
A metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter