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Term: Microgram

Definition:

A microgram is a metric unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram. It is commonly used to measure very small quantities of substances.

Sense 1:

Noun: A unit of measurement for very small amounts.

Example sentence: The medication dosage should be carefully measured in micrograms to ensure accuracy.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A very small quantity of a substance.

Example sentence: The toxic chemical was detected in the water at trace amounts of only a few micrograms per liter.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Relating to or denoting a microgram or micrograms.

Example sentence: The researchers studied the effects of microgram doses of the experimental drug on mice.

Note: The term "microgram" can be commonly misspelled as "microgramme." Both spellings are acceptable.

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