pebi-

English

Etymology

Blend of peta- +‎ binary.

Pronunciation

  • (prefix) IPA(key): /ˈpɛbɪ-/
  • (word) IPA(key): /ˈpɛbi/
  • Rhymes: -ɛbi

Prefix

IEC binary prefix
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pebi-

  1. The IEC prefix meaning 250 = 1,0245 = 1,125,899,906,842,624. Compare peta-, meaning 1015 = 1,0005 = 1,000,000,000,000,000, a quadrillion.

Usage notes

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

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