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nanometre (US nanometer)

 
   
Symbol nm. A unit of distance equivalent to 10{TAG(tag=>sup)}-9{TAG} m. It is a useful unit for atomic dimensions as they are usually of the order of 0.1 nm, and also for optical wavelengths.  

 

 

 
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