Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ng
abbreviation
en-gee
Definition
A unit of measurement equal to one billionth of a gram, often used to express very small quantities in scientific contexts.
Examples
- Blood samples may be tested for hormone levels in ng per milliliter.
- Some dietary supplements contain vitamins measured in ng.
- In research, scientists often need to measure chemicals in ng to ensure accuracy.
Meaning
The symbol ‘ng’ stands for nanogram, which is utilized primarily in fields like chemistry and biology to quantify minute amounts of substances.
Synonyms
- nanogram
