microgram

noun

mi·​cro·​gram ˈmī-krə-ˌgram How to pronounce microgram (audio)
: one millionth of a gram see Metric System Table

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That shakes out to about 104 to 175 micrograms per teaspoon, the max amount of salt recommended by day. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Nov. 2025 One cup of baked sweet potato has about 1,920 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin A and 950 milligrams (mg) of potassium. Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025 It's typically measured in international units (IU) or micrograms (mcg), and dosages aren't broken down by vitamin D type. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Nov. 2025 That small feat—producing just tens of micrograms—was heralded as a technology transfer milestone. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microgram

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circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microgram was circa 1890

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“Microgram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microgram. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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microgram

noun
mi·​cro·​gram ˈmī-krə-ˌgram How to pronounce microgram (audio)
1
: one millionth of a gram
2

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