nanometer

[ nan-uh-mee-ter, ney-nuh- ]

noun
  1. one billionth of a meter. Abbreviation: nm

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1
First recorded in 1960–65; nano- + meter1

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nanometer

[ nănə-mē′tər ]


  1. One billionth (10-9) of a meter.

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