nanometer

[ˈnænəˌmiːtər]

nanometer Definition

one billionth of a meter, used especially to measure lengths in the fields of science and engineering.

Using nanometer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nanometer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The size of a virus is typically measured in nanometers.

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    The new processor has a transistor size of 7 nanometers.

  • Example

    The wavelength of visible light ranges from about 400 to 700 nanometers.

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Summary: nanometer in Brief

A 'nanometer' [ˈnænəˌmiːtər] is a unit of measurement that is one billionth of a meter. It is commonly used in scientific and engineering fields to measure lengths, such as the size of viruses or the transistor size of processors.