Regarding “Cold sliver may sense electron quiver,” micro-, nano-, and pico- are fine. But have mercy and explain zepto-!
Joel Faitsch
Pittsfield, Mass.The prefix zepto- refers to an amount represented by 10–21, or a billionth of a trillionth.–P. Weiss
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