angstrom

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Noun — An angstrom is a unit of length equal to one ten-billionth of a metre, roughly the size of an atom, used mainly to measure wavelengths of light and distances between atoms.

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measured in angstroms a few angstroms wide angstrom resolution the angstrom scale

It is a technical term used in physics and chemistry rather than everyday speech.

Etymology

The word was borrowed from Swedish ångström. It honours the Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Ångström, after whom the unit was named.

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Frequently asked questions

What does an angstrom measure?

An angstrom measures very small lengths, such as the wavelength of light or the distance between atoms in a molecule.

Why is it called an angstrom?

It is named after the Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Ångström.

What symbol is used for an angstrom?

It is written with the symbol Å.

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