one quadrillionth part of; the factor 10: femtosecond
Origin of femto-
from Danish femten, fifteen from Old Danish femtan from fem, five + -tjan, akin to Old English -tyne, -teenfemto-
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One quadrillionth (10−15): femtovolt.
Origin of femto-
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Quadrillionth (10 to the -15th power). See femtosecond and space/time.
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