Definitions for micra

micra mi·cra

Spelling: [mahy-kruh]
IPA: /ˈmaɪ krə/

Micra is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 77 anagrams from letters in micra (acimr).

Definitions for micra

noun

  1. a plural of micron.
  2. Also called micrometer. the millionth part of a meter. Symbol: μ, mu.
  3. Physical Chemistry. a colloidal particle whose diameter is between 0.2 and 10 microns.
  4. Physics. a very small unit of pressure, equal to that exerted by a column of mercury 1μ high.

Origin of micra

1880-85; Greek mīkrón a little, noun use of neuter singular of mīkrós small; see -on1

Examples for micra

Read off the number of divisions it occupies and express them as micra.

Word Value for micra
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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