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megameter

1. an instrument for determining longitude by observation of the stars.
2. Rare. an instrument for measuring large objects.
See also: Instruments
Rare. an instrument for measuring large objects. See also geography.
See also: Measurement
an instrument for determining longitude by observation of the stars.
See also: Geography
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M., 2006, From nanometer to megameter: isotopes, atomic-scale processes, and continent-scale tectonic models: Lithos, v.
Pre-Cenozoic peak metamorphism and deformation of Lesser Himalayan rocks in Nepal
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Its units of per megameter ([Mm.sup.-1], or [10.sup.-6] [m.sup.-1]) can be related to the visible distance a human eye can see.
The deep convective clouds and chemistry (DC3) field campaign: DC3 brought together simultaneous measurements of storm kinematics, structure, electrical activity, and chemistry to improve our knowledge of how thunderstorms affect the chemical composition of the troposphere

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