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nanometre

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Noun — A unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter.

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a few nanometers hundreds of nanometers measured in nanometers nanometers thick nanometers wide

It is a technical term, mostly used in science, engineering and electronics.

Etymology

The word was formed in English by joining the prefix nano- to the word meter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a nanometer?
A nanometer is an SI unit of length equal to 10 to the power of minus 9 meters, which is one billionth of a meter.
What is the symbol for nanometer?
The symbol is nm.
Is it nanometre or nanometer?
Nanometre is the British spelling and nanometer is the American spelling. Both mean the same unit.

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