nu

ν

1. The 13th letter of the Greek alphabet, nu.

2. Symbol for kinematic viscosity; frequency; stoichiometric number.

3. In chemistry, denotes the position of a substituent located on the thirteenth atom from the carboxyl or other functional group.

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nu

(nū),

Thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, ν.

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nu

(nū)

1. Thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet (ν).

2. Kinematic viscosity; frequency;stoichiometric number

3. chemistry The position of a substituent located on the thirteenth atom from the carboxyl or other functional group.

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