adjective
- smaller than one micron in size
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The submicron particles were too small to see under a regular microscope.
- Advanced filtration systems can remove submicron contaminants from water.
- Submicron dust particles can remain suspended in air for hours.
- The semiconductor industry works with submicron features on computer chips.
- Scientists studied submicron aerosols in the atmosphere.
- Submicron technology enables the creation of smaller electronic devices.