angstrom

/ˈɑŋstrɒm/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one ten billionth of a meter, used especially in measuring wavelengths of light.

“The physicist measured the wavelength of the light in angstroms to determine its frequency.”

Synonyms

  • A
  • angstrom unit

Antonyms

  • kilometer
  • mile