Definition

A very small unit of measurement for magnetic flux density, equal to one billionth of a tesla.

Example

The magnetic field strength was measured in nanoteslas.

Conversation

Did you know that the strength of a magnet can be measured in nanotesla?

Really? I had no idea that was a unit of measurement.

Yeah, it's actually one billionth of a tesla!

That's fascinating! Science is full of surprises.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nanotesla → It is formed from "nano-" (from Greek "nanos", meaning dwarf or very small) and "tesla" (named after Nikola Tesla, a pioneer in electromagnetism). The term "nanotesla" refers to a unit of magnetic flux density that is one billionth of a tesla, indicating a very small measurement of magnetic strength.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nano-' meaning very small, and 'tesla' referring to a unit of magnetic measurement. This helps you remember that 'nanotesla' is a tiny measurement of magnetic strength.

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