Nanometre
/ˈnænəʊˌmiːtə/
noun
1.
one thousand-millionth of a metre nm
unit
10^-9 metres; one thousand millionth part of a metre.
The wavelength of visible light and dimensions in nanotechnology are typically measured in nanometres.
(2003-05-02)
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