microinch

mi·cro·inch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-inch]
- /ˈmaɪ kroʊˌɪntʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-inch]
- /ˈmaɪ kroʊˌɪntʃ/

Definitions of microinch word

noun microinch a unit of length equal to one millionth of an inch. Symbol: μin. 1
noun microinch A unit of measurement, the length of one one-millionth of an inch, equivalent to 25.4 nanometers. Symbol: µin. 1
noun microinch a millionth of an inch 0

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Origin of microinch

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; micro- + inch1

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Parts of speech for Microinch

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microinch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

microinch usage trend in Literature

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