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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

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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 Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)