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The nm stands for nanometer and is a measure of length. One nanometer is a billionth of a meter. The measurement is for one full light wave length. Humans can see from about 400nm (violet) to 750nm (red). Below 400nm is ultraviolet light. Above 750nm is infrared. See our Vision FAQ for more information.
