Angstrom
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæŋstɹəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Angstrom is a noun meaning (physics, metrology) A unit of length equal to 10⁻¹⁰ meters (that is, one ten-billionth of a meter), approximately the size of an atom, and denoted by the symbol Å, used especially to measure the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation or distances between atoms.
Meaning
(physics, metrology) A unit of length equal to 10⁻¹⁰ meters (that is, one ten-billionth of a meter), approximately the size of an atom, and denoted by the symbol Å, used especially to measure the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation or distances between atoms.
Word Forms
- angstroms
Synonyms for angstrom
Depending on context, synonyms include AU.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include attowatt, abwatt, abampere, attojoule, amagat, absampere.
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