microparticle

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Particle with dimensions between \(\pu{1E-7}\) and \(\pu{1E-4 m}\).
Notes:
  1. The lower limit between micro- and nano-sizing is still a matter of debate. (See nanoparticle.)
  2. To be consistent with the prefix "micro" and the range imposed by the definition, dimensions of microparticles should be expressed in \(\pu{\upmu m}\).
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 377. (Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 393 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'microparticle' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13910 RIS BibTex EndNote
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