nano

B2
US /ˈnænəʊ/
noun adj Freq #32207

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    Clipping of nanotechnology.

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

  2. 2
    adj

    Clipping of nanoscale.

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

  3. 3
    noun

    A nanotechnological device, such as a computer

  4. 4
    noun

    A nanoscale device, such as a robot

  5. 5
    noun

    Clipping of nanosecond.

  6. 6
    noun

    Clipping of nanometre.

  7. 7
    adj

    Clipping of nanotechnological.

Etymology

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

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Derived forms non-nano

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