micromole

noun

mi·​cro·​mole ˈmī-krə-ˌmōl 

: one millionth of a mole

micromolar

ˌmī-krə-ˈmō-lər 

adjective

Examples of micromole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One micromole is equivalent to 1 million photons of light per second that is capable of being absorbed for photosynthesis. — Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for micromole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole

Medical Definition

micromole

noun

mi·​cro·​mole ˈmī-krə-ˌmōl 

: one millionth of a mole

micromolar

ˌmī-krə-ˈmō-lər 

adjective

micromolar concentrations