angstrom unit

noun

Meaning

A unit of length equal to one ten-billionth of a meter, used primarily in physics and chemistry to measure atomic-scale distances.

Examples

The diameter of a typical atom is roughly one to three angstrom units.
Visible light has wavelengths ranging from approximately 4,000 to 7,000 angstrom units.

Synonyms: ten-billionth of a meter, Å, tenth of a nanometer, picometer

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angstrom unit

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæŋstrəm ˌjuːnɪt

Definition

A unit of length equal to one ten-billionth of a meter, used primarily in physics and chemistry to measure atomic-scale distances.

Examples

The diameter of a typical atom is roughly one to three angstrom units.
Visible light has wavelengths ranging from approximately 4,000 to 7,000 angstrom units.

Synonyms of angstrom unit

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