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nanotechnology
(nano|tech¦nol¦ogy)
Pronunciation:
/ˌnanə(ʊ)tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometres, especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules.
Derivatives
nanotechnological
Pronunciation:
/ˌnanə(ʊ)tɛknəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective
nanotechnologist
noun
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