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Nanometer

Definition: A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter. It is commonly used to measure extremely small distances, especially in fields such as physics, chemistry, and nanotechnology.

Senses:

1. Noun: A unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter.
2. Noun: A nanometer-sized particle or object.

Usage:

Sense 1:

• Electron microscopes can magnify objects up to a resolution of a few nanometers.
• The circuitry on a computer chip is typically measured in nanometers.
• Scientists are exploring the properties of materials at the nanometer scale.

Sense 2:

• Nanometers are used to create nanoscale structures for various applications.
• The researchers successfully synthesized nanometers with unique optical properties.
• Nanometers can be assembled into precise arrangements for nanotechnology advancements.

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