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micra

American  
[mahy-kruh] / ˈmaɪ krə /

noun

  1. a plural of micron.


micra British  
/ ˈmaɪkrə /

noun

  1. a plural of micron

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Brookesia micra is the tiniest of four chameleons found this year in Madagascar.

From Slate ● Dec. 26, 2012

In addition to the discovery of Brookesia micra, now the tiniest chameleon ever discovered, the researchers also announced the discovery of three additional tiny chameleon species.

From Scientific American ● Feb. 16, 2012

Starbucks poked fun at itself by unveiling new "micra" and "plenta" sizes, one absurdly small, the other as big as a bucket.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2010

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

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by J. W. H. (John William Henry) Eyre

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