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atomic mass unit

The correct spelling is atomic mass unit.

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noun

Say it like: Ato-mic- ma-ss -uni-t

The correct spelling is atomic mass unit. A unit of mass equal to 1/12 the mass of an atom of the 12C isotope of carbon.

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  1. 1.A unit of mass equal to 1/12 the mass of an atom of the 12C isotope of carbon.

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