Definition of nanogram in English:
nanogram
(also ng)
noun ˈnanə(ʊ)ɡramˈnanəˌɡram
One thousand-millionth of a gram.
Example sentencesExamples
- Dioxins in old incineration plants were emitted at a rate of between 200 and 300 nanograms per cubic metre.
- He tested positive for the banned substance methamphetamine when a nanogram of the chemical was detected in his urine sample.
- In oral fluid, drugs of abuse can be detected for 5-48 hours at a low nanogram per milliliter level.
- The North Pacific contains about 1 nanogram of PCBs per litre.