Word Type

Noun

The word "micron" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

macron

Coordinate Terms

ångström

Defined As

same as micrometer

Derived Terms

chylomicron micronic micronisation micronise micronization micronize millimicron submicron supermicron

Context

linguistics physics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

metric linear unit

Type Of (IsA)

metric linear unit

Part Of

millimeter

Related Terms

amount meter millimeter millionth thousandth tiny

Synonym Network

breve micrometer micrometre

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.