atto-

combining form

at·​to-
ˈa-(ˌ)tō
: one quintillionth (10−18) part of
attogram

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Danish or Norwegian atten eighteen, from Old Norse āttjān; akin to Old English eahtatīene eighteen

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“Atto-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atto-. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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