nanoscale

adjective

nano·​scale ˈna-nə-ˌskāl How to pronounce nanoscale (audio)
ˈna-nō-
: having dimensions measured in nanometers

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Using a regular controller, players can control a tiny digital ship, firing nanoscale bullets to push around a physical polystyrene ball just a few microns wide. Michael Irving, New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2025 The micro- and nanoscale textures of shark skin and cicada wings have previously driven technological advancements due to their superhydrophobic, self-cleaning, antifogging, and antimicrobial properties. Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025 These materials often exhibit unique properties due to their nanoscale dimensions. New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2025 The defects don’t spread into the nanoscale ridges of III-V material grown on top of the trenches to make the active part of the nanoridge laser. IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nanoscale

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nanoscale was in 1986

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“Nanoscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nanoscale. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

nanoscale

adjective
nano·​scale ˈnan-ə-ˌskā(ə)l How to pronounce nanoscale (audio)
: having dimensions usually measured in nanometers

Medical Definition

nanoscale

adjective
nano·​scale -ˌskāl How to pronounce nanoscale (audio)
: having dimensions measured in nanometers
nanoscale macromolecular structures

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