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quintillion Definition


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quintillion
noun quintillion, quintillions
    1. In Britain: a number that is represented by a figure 1 followed by 30 zeros, ie 1030. N Amer equivalent nonillion.
    2. In N America and France: a number that is represented by a figure 1 followed by 18 zeros, ie 1018.
Derivative: quintillionth
adj
    Etymology: 17c: French, from Latin quintus fifth + million.



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