Angstrom (Noun)
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one ten billionth of a meter (or 0.0001 micron); used to specify wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The wavelength of the laser was measured in angstroms to ensure precise calibration.
- The spectrograph was designed to detect radiation in the range of 100 to 500 angstroms.
- The scientist carefully adjusted the microscope to measure the width of the sample in angstroms.
- The ultraviolet radiation emitted by the star was found to have a wavelength of 1500 angstroms.
- The research paper discussed the optical properties of materials with dimensions measured in angstroms.