nanotechnology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The science and technology of creating nanoparticles and of manufacturing machines which have sizes within the range of nanometres (1–100 nm).

Pronunciation

/ˌnænoʊtɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nanotechnology.wav

Word forms

nanotechnology nanotechnologies

Etymology

From nano- + technology. Popularized in 1986 by Eric Drexler.

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