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Microsecond - Definition and Overview

A microsecond is an SI unit of time equal to one millionth (10-6) of a second. It is often used for measuring things like atomic and chemical reactions, which occur in normally imperceptible lengths of time. Its symbol is µs.

See also

1 E-6 s for comparisons

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