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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.

Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)

The tetradrachma was an ancient Greek silver coin commonly used during Biblical times. It was worth four drachmas (hence the name "tetra" meaning four).

The tetradrachma was widely circulated across the Greek world and surrounding regions, including areas mentioned in the Bible. It served as a major currency for trade and taxation.

In weight, a tetradrachma typically contained about 17 grams of silver, making it a significant denomination in ancient commerce.

Summary:

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  Ancient Greek silver coin worth 4 drachmas

  
  
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  Contained roughly 17 grams of silver

  
  
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  Widely used in Biblical-era trade and economy