Nanomaterial
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any material having a structure that has been designed at the nanoscale.
"The Environmental Protection Agency detailed its plans on Tuesday for research into the possible health and environmental risks of nanomaterials, tiny substances that are finding growing use in products like sunscreens and industrial adhesives."
Example
More examples"The Environmental Protection Agency detailed its plans on Tuesday for research into the possible health and environmental risks of nanomaterials, tiny substances that are finding growing use in products like sunscreens and industrial adhesives."
Etymology
From nano- + material.
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