yobi-

See also: yōbi

English

Etymology

Blend of yotta- +‎ binary.

Pronunciation

(prefix) IPA^(key): /ˈjɒbɪ-/
(word) IPA^(key): /ˈjɒbi/
Rhymes: -ɒbi

Prefix

IEC binary prefix
Yi	Previous:	zebi-
Yi	Next:	n/a

yobi-

The IEC prefix meaning 2⁸⁰ = 1,024⁸ = 1,208,925,819,614,629,174,706,176. Compare yotta-, meaning 10²⁴ = 1,000⁸ = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000, a septillion.

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

yotta- (used ambiguously)

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