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Most proteins in nature are a few nanometers (nm) long, and have masses of about 50 kilodaltons (kDa) on average for complex organisms.
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2024
Dermatologists say there's evidence blue light − at a wavelength of around 400 nanometers − can kill a particular bacteria known to cause acne.
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Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024
For comparison, an average human hair is roughly 80,000-100,000 nanometers wide.
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Mohan Qin, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2024
Based on the maximum amplitude of motion (the distance the ground moves), the Friday night event was the most energetic by a small margin, recording 23.4 nanometers of movement.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 June 2024
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First Known Use
1963, in the meaning defined above
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“Nanometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nanometer. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
nanometer
noun
nano·meter
ˈnan-ə-ˌmēt-ər
: one billionth of a meter
Medical Definition
nanometer
noun
nano·me·ter
variants
or chiefly British nanometre
: one billionth of a meter
—abbreviation nm
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