diameter

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Recent Examples on the Web Last year, the chemistry award went to three scientists for their work on quantum dots — tiny particles just a few nanometers in diameter that can release very bright colored light and whose applications in everyday life include electronics and medical imaging. Daniel Niemann, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 The case remained at 34 mm in diameter, though it was produced for a period alongside the 36 mm ref. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024 Potting and Repotting Kale When growing kale in a pot, choose a container 12 inches in diameter and with a volume of at least 5 gallons for one plant. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024 With a huge aperture that measures 13-feet in diameter, DKIST is the world’s largest solar telescope. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for diameter 

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“Diameter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diameter. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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