zetta-

combining form

zet·​ta-
: sextillion (1021)
zettabyte

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, perhaps alteration of Italian sette seven; from the fact that 1021 is the seventh power of 103

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“Zetta-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zetta-. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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