Atto-
a combining form that enters into compounds denoting a unit one-quintillionth (10 −18) the size of the unit named by the stem.
prefix
denoting 10–18: attotesla, a
word-forming element meaning “one quintillionth,” 1962, from Danish atten “eighteen” (a quintillion is 10 to the 18th power), related to Old English eahtatene (see eighteen).
atto- pref.
One quintillionth (10-18): attometer.
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