nanometre
n : a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
[syn: {nanometer}, {nm}, {millimicron}, {micromillimeter},
{micromillimetre}]
nanometre
10^-9 metres; one thousand millionth part of a metre.
The wavelength of visible light and dimensions in
{nanotechnology} are typically measured in nanometres.
(2003-05-02)