nanotechnology
noun/ˌnænoʊtɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #12,805 most common English word
Meaning
the science of manipulating matter on an extremely small scale, typically at the level of atoms and molecules.
Example sentence
Scientists are using nanotechnology to develop tiny machines that can deliver medicine directly to cancer cells.
Synonyms & related words
- nanotech
- nanoscience
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