He says 17 of the hair samples showed worrying mercury contamination levels way above WHO limits of one microgram of mercury per kilogram of human body mass.
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Microgram
Synonyms for "microgram" (7 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
mcgmicrogram abbreviation
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
microgram symbolmillionth gram
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
one microgramµgμg
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: mcg, microgram abbreviation, microgram symbol, millionth gram, one microgram.
- Sentence evidence is available for microgram, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "microgram".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "microgram"
Keep "microgram" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "microgram" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "microgram", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "microgram" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesamount in microgramsmicrogram dosemicrogram measurementmicrogram per kilogrammicrogram scalemicrograms per serving
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Holonyms: milligram < gram < kilogram < megagram < gigagram
Source: wiktionary
Meronyms: picogram < nanogram
Source: wiktionary
All seven cities saw an increase in air pollution during January-May. Readings assessed showed an average concentration of hazardous airborne particles - known as PM2.5 - up by as much as 14.8% in Taiyuan, the provincial capital, and by 16.3% in Shuozhou.[…] According to the latest data, average rates of PM2.5 in 337 cities nationwide stood at 44 micrograms per cubic meter in the first five months of the year, unchanged from 2018, with 118 cities reaching the national standard of 35 micrograms or below.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "microgram"?
Closest matches include mcg, microgram abbreviation, microgram symbol, millionth gram, one microgram.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "microgram"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.