HTML Entity Detail

HTML Entity - Nu ("ny")

Nu ("ny") is a lowercase Greek alphabet letters used in formulas, constants, and academic notation. This HTML entity enables web developers to display this character reliably across all browsers without encoding issues.

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ν
Unicode

U+03BD

HTML entity

ν

CSS code

\03BD

Usage Examples

Use this HTML entity in mathematical formulas and scientific constants. For example, π for pi, α for alpha, β for beta.

Common Mistakes

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Mistake: Confusing Greek lowercase letters with their Latin look-alikes

Fix: Greek ν (nu) looks like Latin v, Greek ρ (rho) looks like Latin p, Greek ω (omega) looks like Latin w. These are different characters with different Unicode values and distinct meanings in formulas.

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Mistake: Using the wrong Greek letter for a standard scientific constant

Fix: Each scientific field has conventions: π for pi constant, μ for coefficient of friction, λ for wavelength, ρ for density, σ for standard deviation. Check the standard notation for your field.

Nu ("ny")

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Category: Greek Alphabet - Small Letters
Unicode U+03BD
Hex Code ν
HTML Code ν
HTML Entity ν
CSS Code \03BD
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Last updated: 21 Jun 2026