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submicron Definition

sub·mi·cron (sub mī′krän)

adjective

being shorter or smaller than a micron a submicron particle

submicron Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • particle: The high temperatures also burn off submicron organic particles.
  • scale: The top images show alternating Cu and Fe growth rings on the submicron scale indicating a low oxygen environment.
  • size: The technique can be used to analyze three-dimensional surface features with very high spatial resolution in a submicron size range.
  • resolution: Fig 2. Image of antiferromagnetic domains in chromium, obtained with submicron resolution using a novel X-ray microscope.
  • wear: The origin of submicron polyethylene wear debris in total hip arthroplasty.
  • device: He is now responsible for reliability modeling and analysis of deep submicron devices covering oxide integrity, hot carrier, electromigration and ESD.