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Vocabulary Entry
nm
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A unit of measure in astronomy, representing the distance that light travels in one nanosecond.
Example Sentences
"The nearest star is located about 4.24 light years away, which is roughly 1.3 parsecs or 1.25 million nm."
"The researchers used nm to express the distances between exoplanets."
"In astrophysics, the size of galaxies can also be measured in nm."
V
verb
To form a word or term using the words 'nt' and 'm'.
Example Sentences
"In the coding language, you can nm a variable to hold the value you want."
"They will nm the data for the final report."
"The developer needs to nm the functions properly for the software to work."
A
adjective
Describing something that is unobtrusive or quiet, often used in informal contexts.
Example Sentences
"She wore a nm outfit that didn't draw attention at the event."
"The nm tones of the painting complemented the room's decor."
"He preferred nm conversations over loud debates."