angstrom Definition
a unit of length equal to one ten-billionth of a meter (used mainly in measuring wavelengths of light).
Using angstrom: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "angstrom" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The wavelength of visible light is typically measured in angstroms.
Example
The diameter of an atom is about 1 angstrom.
Origins of angstrom
named after Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Ångström
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Summary: angstrom in Brief
'Angstrom' [ˈæŋstrəm] is a unit of length used mainly in measuring wavelengths of light. It is equal to one ten-billionth of a meter and is commonly used in scientific contexts, such as measuring the diameter of an atom or the wavelength of visible light.
