exbi-

English

Etymology

Blend of exa- +‎ binary.

Pronunciation

(prefix) IPA^(key): /ˈɛksbɪ-/
(word) IPA^(key): /ˈɛksbi/

Prefix

IEC binary prefix
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exbi-

The IEC prefix meaning 2⁶⁰ = 1,024⁶ = 1,152,921,504,606,846,976. Compare exa-, meaning 10¹⁸ = 1,000⁶ = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000, a quintillion.

Usage notes

Not yet in widespread use, this binary multiple prefix was established to make various units used in computing precise.

Anagrams

Xibe, ibex

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