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nanotechnology
/ˌnæn.əʊ.tɛkˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/
[/ˌnæn.əʊ.tɛkˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/]
science at tiny scale
Advancednoun
Definition
The branch of technology that works with materials and devices at the scale of atoms and molecules.
Example
Nanotechnology may one day allow tiny machines to repair damaged cells inside the human body.
Nanotechnology may one day allow tiny machines to repair damaged cells inside the human body.
Etymology
Combining 'nano' (Greek 'nanos', dwarf, meaning one-billionth) and 'technology'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in medicine, materials science, and electronics.