thickness

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Despite this large size, the layer maintained a thickness of just 40 nanometers, giving it an extreme aspect ratio.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

In the Arctic, however, sea ice has thinned dramatically, with average thickness falling from 3.59 metres in 1975 to 1.25 meters in 2012, according to a 2015 study.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Soluble fibers tend to add thickness and a creamy component, which is preferable when making a latte.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

These patterns were based on sulcus depth and cortical thickness, which describe the folding of the brain surface and the thickness of the brain's outer layer.

From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2026

The jaw still held teeth: fangs the length and thickness of an elephant's tusks.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda