Cunit

/ˈkjuːnɪt/ noun

Definition

A unit of measurement used in nuclear physics or telecommunications (rarely standardized).

Etymology

Likely a blend or technical coinage combining elements from 'cubic unit' or scientific nomenclature, though its exact origin is obscure.

Kelly Says

This is one of those super-technical jargon words that appears in specialized physics papers but almost never in regular English—it's a word most people will never encounter!

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