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nanometre

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 Definition: [n]  a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
 
 Synonyms: micromillimeter, micromillimetre, millimicron, nanometer, nm
 
 See Also: A, angstrom, angstrom unit, metric linear unit, micrometer, micron

 

 

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 Definition: 

10^-9 metres; one thousand millionth part of a metre.

The wavelength of visible light and dimensions in nanotechnology are typically measured in nanometres.

 
 See Also: unit

 

 

 

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