Mikrogramm

microgram (one millionth of a gram)

noun MEE-kroh-gram Rare

Usage Note

Mikrogramm (Abkürzung µg) findet sich häufig auf Medikamentenbeipackzetteln und in Nährwerttabellen, z. B. bei Vitaminen und Spurenelementen wie Folsäure: 400 µg täglich.

Examples

"Die empfohlene Tagesdosis beträgt 400 Mikrogramm Folsäure."

Natural Translation

The recommended daily dose is 400 micrograms of folic acid.

Literal Translation

The recommended daily dose amounts to 400 micrograms folic acid.

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