mu
/mjuː/
noun
- The 12th letter of the Greek alphabet (Μ, μ).
- She wrote the symbol for mu on the chalkboard.
- In physics, mu represents the coefficient of friction.
- The Greek letter mu is often used in mathematics and science.
- A unit of length equal to one micrometer (micron), often used in scientific contexts.
- The microscope can resolve details down to 0.2 mu.
- The thickness of the film was measured in mu.
- Bacteria are typically a few mu in size.
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