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Term: Angstrom

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Term: Angstrom

Definition:
Represented by the symbol "Å," the angstrom is a unit of measure equal to 0.1 nanometer. The angstrom is a unit of measure commonly used in atomic measurements as well as the wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.
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