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microthin

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[mahy-kroh-thin] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌθɪn /

adjective

  1. extremely or, sometimes, microscopically thin.

    a microthin layer of aluminum.

Etymology

Origin of microthin

micro- + thin

Example Sentences

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It’s gorgeous to look at but in the way a sleek piece of technology — like a new iPhone or a compact, microthin laptop — is also beautiful to the eye.

From The Verge • Jul. 11, 2019

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