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gigahertz


giga·hertz

noun \-ˌhərts, -ˌherts\

Definition of GIGAHERTZ

: a unit of frequency equal to one billion hertz
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First Known Use of GIGAHERTZ

1964

Rhymes with GIGAHERTZ

kilohertz, megahertz

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