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Definitions

Prefix

1. 1
   In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁻⁹ (short scale billionth or long scale milliardth). Symbol: n morpheme
2. 2
   Derived from the nanotechnology industry. morpheme

   "nano- + biology → nanobiology"

3. 3
   Very small. diminutive, morpheme

   "nano- + particle → nanoparticle"

Synonyms

All synonyms

;culeeeeletette

Antonyms

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archgigagrandgreat

Example

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"nano- + particle → nanoparticle"

Etymology

From Latin nānus (“dwarf”), from Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos).

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