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nanometer


nano·me·ter

noun \ˈna-nə-ˌmē-tər\

Definition of NANOMETER

: one billionth of a meter
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Origin of NANOMETER

International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1963

Rhymes with NANOMETER

altimeter, centiliter, centimeter, deciliter, decimeter, dekaliter, dekameter, hectoliter, honeyeater, lotus-eater, microliter, milliliter, millimeter, overeater, parking meter, postage meter, superheater, taximeter, trick-or-treater, water heater, water meter

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