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fermi

Syllabification: (fer·mi)
Pronunciation: /ˈfermē, ˈfər-/

Definition of fermi

noun (plural same)

  • a unit of length equal to 1015 meter (one femtometer), used in nuclear physics. It is similar to the diameter of a proton.

Origin:

early 20th century: named after E. Fermi (see Fermi, Enrico)

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