Homonym: 1 x 10^-6 (Micro)
The expression "1 x 10^-6" represents a scientific notation for the number one millionth, or 0.000001. This notation is commonly used in science and engineering to simplify the representation of very small numbers. The "10^-6" indicates that the decimal point is moved six places to the left from the number one.
In various fields, such as physics and chemistry, this notation helps in expressing measurements like micrograms or micrometers. For example, a micrometer is one millionth of a meter, making "1 x 10^-6 meters" equivalent to one micrometer. This concise format aids in calculations and comparisons.