Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
picosecond
Noun
/ˈpɪkəˌsɛkənd/
Definition
A picosecond is a unit of time equal to one trillionth of a second, or 10^-12 seconds.
Examples
- Light can travel about 0.3 millimeters in one picosecond.
- The laser pulse lasted just a picosecond.
Meaning
It is commonly used in scientific contexts to measure extremely short intervals of time.
Synonyms
- trillionth of a second
- 10^-12 seconds
