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Nano

//ˈnænəʊ// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Clipping of nanoscale. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, not-comparable

    ""Aerographene" owes this ability to its unique structure at the nano level."

  2. 2
    Clipping of nanotechnological. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    Clipping of nanotechnology. abbreviation, alt-of, attributive, clipping, often, uncountable

    "The Czech government is actively supporting the nano industry through the participation of ministries and universities in research and development programs."

  2. 2
    A nanotechnological device, such as a computer countable
  3. 3
    A nanoscale device, such as a robot countable
  4. 4
    Clipping of nanosecond. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable
  5. 5
    Clipping of nanometre. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From nano-, from Latin nānus, from Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos).

Etymology 2

From nano-, from Latin nānus, from Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos).

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