nanotechnology
pronunciation
How to pronounce nanotechnology in British English:
UK [ˌnænəʊtekˈnɒlədʒi]
How to pronounce nanotechnology in American English:
US [ˌnænəʊtekˈnɑlədʒi]
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- Noun:
- the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)
Word Origin
- nanotechnology (n.)
- by 1974, from nano- + technology.
Example
- 1. Only one item nanotechnology had a positive spin .
- 2. Congress enacts the 21st century nanotechnology research and development act .
- 3. Nanotechnology can go beyond the limitations of biology .
- 4. The results were published yesterday in the journal nature nanotechnology .
- 5. Researchers at mit are using nanotechnology to find a solution .