noun
nanotechnology
na-noh-tehk-NAH-luhd-zhee
noun
1
The branch of science and engineering dealing with structures and machines built at the scale of atoms and molecules.
"Nanotechnology is used to develop more precise drug-delivery systems."
How to Use Nanotechnology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBuilding and working with materials and devices at an incredibly tiny, near-atomic scale.
Word Forms
nanotechnologies plural
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Etymology
From nano- plus technology; the term was popularised in 1986 by engineer Eric Drexler.