pico-

American

a combining form meaning “one trillionth” (10−12 ).

picogram.

pico- British

prefix

p. denoting 10 ^–12

picofarad

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Etymology

Origin of pico-

< Spanish pico peak, beak, bit. See pic ²

Example Sentences

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In recent years, neighborhoods ranging from Hancock Park and Lincoln Heights to Mar Vista and Pico Union have been plagued by copper wire theft that darkens the streets.

From Los Angeles Times

Eight people are seeking to oust Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez to represent District 1, which stretches from Glassell Park and Highland Park to Chinatown and Pico Union.

From Los Angeles Times

I shivered from the rain and entered John O’Groats on Pico Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, with the site up for sale, the city of Pico Rivera is vying for a chance to reimagine it.

From Los Angeles Times

“Hopefully either we purchase it outright, or, at the end of the day, if we can work with another developer who wants to come in and share our same vision,” Steve Carmona, Pico Rivera’s city manager, said of Wednesday’s auction.

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