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femtometer

noun
fem·to·me·ter | \ˈfem(p)-tə-ˌmē-tər, -tō-\

Definition of femtometer 

: a unit of length equal to 10−15 meters : one quadrillionth of a meter

First Known Use of femtometer

1971, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for femtometer

femto- + meter entry 3

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