microsecond

noun mi·cro·sec·ond \ˈmī-krō-ˌse-kənd, -kənt\

: one millionth of a second

: a very short period of time

Full Definition of MICROSECOND

: one millionth of a second

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First Known Use: 1906

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noun mi·cro·sec·ond \ˈmī-krō-ˌsek-ənd, -ənt\

: one millionth of a second

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