Nanomaterial

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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."

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"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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