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Nanogram

Definition

A nanogram is a unit of measurement in the metric system that is equal to one billionth of a gram.

It is often used to quantify very small amounts of substances, especially in scientific and medical fields.

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˈnænəˌɡræm/

Senses

1. A unit of measurement equal to one billionth of a gram.

Usage

1. The nanogram is commonly used to measure trace amounts of chemicals in laboratory experiments.
Example sentence: The researchers detected just a few nanograms of the rare element in the water sample.

2. In pharmacology, drug dosage may be measured in nanograms to ensure accurate administration.
Example sentence: The patient only requires a nanogram amount of the medication to achieve the desired effect.

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