dictionary.pt

dictionary.pt

nanotechnology

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/nɐ.nu.tɛk.nu.luˈʒi.ɐ/na·no·tec·no·lo·gi·a

Definition

1

The branch of science and technology concerned with the study and manipulation of materials and structures on a nanoscale (approximately 1 to 100 nanometers).

Usage examples

Nanotechnology promises breakthroughs in many fields.
Research in nanotechnology requires specialized equipment.

Common combinations

advances in nanotechnologymedical nanotechnologynanotechnology engineering