What Does AWU Stand For?
AWU stands for Atomic Weight Unit
AWU, or Atomic Weight Unit, is a unit of measurement used to express the relative mass of atoms and molecules. It is defined as one twelfth the mass of an unbound neutral atom of carbon-12 in its nuclear and electronic ground state. AWU provides a standardized way to compare the mass of different chemical elements, facilitating calculations in chemistry and physics.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym