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Microgram [µg]

The microgram is a metric unit of mass equal to one-millionth of a gram.

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  1 microgram = 0.000001 grams = 10⁻⁶ grams

  
  
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  1 microgram = 10⁻⁹ kilograms

  
  
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  Symbol: µg (the Greek letter "mu" represents “micro-”)

  
  

Key Facts:

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  Commonly used in medicine, pharmacology, and chemistry for very small masses (e.g., drug dosages, contaminants)

  
  
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  The prefix "micro-" means $10^{-6}$ (one millionth)

  
  
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  Smaller than milligrams, centigrams, and decigrams

  
  

The microgram is essential for accurately measuring tiny amounts in scientific and healthcare applications.

Drachma (Biblical Greek)

The drachma was a standard silver coin and unit of currency in ancient Greece during Biblical times. It was widely used for trade and everyday transactions.

A single drachma typically weighed about 4.3 grams of silver. It served as the basic monetary unit, with larger denominations like the didrachma (2 drachmas) and tetradrachma (4 drachmas) built upon it.

The drachma is frequently mentioned in historical and Biblical texts as a common currency in the Mediterranean region.

Summary:

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  Ancient Greek silver coin weighing about 4.3 grams

  
  
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  Basic unit of currency in Biblical Greek times

  
  
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  Foundation for larger denominations like didrachma and tetradrachma