Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
picogram
noun
/ˈpɪkəˌɡræm/
Definition
A picogram is a unit of mass equal to one trillionth of a gram.
Examples
- A single cell can have a mass of about 10 picograms.
- The amount of toxin in that water sample was measured in picograms.
Meaning
Used primarily in scientific contexts, a picogram serves to measure extremely small quantities, typically in fields like chemistry and biology.
Synonyms
- ng (nanogram)
- femtogram
