lon

/lɑn/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of length in the British imperial system, equivalent to 1/4 of a chain or 66 feet.

“The surveyor measured the distance as 5.5 lon.”

2. prefix

A prefix used in chemistry to indicate a compound containing a lone pair of electrons.

“Lone pairs are an important concept in molecular orbital theory.”

Synonyms

  • chain
  • foot

Antonyms

  • length
  • unit