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nanotechnology definition

nano·tech·nol·ogy (nan′ō tek näl′ə jē)

noun

a hypothetical method or process of creating microminiature equipment by manipulating atoms and molecules as if they were parts of a machine

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nanotechnology Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • develop: Nature has developed biological nanotechnology for billions of years of evolution.

Adjective modifier

  • molecular: It provides a brief introduction to the core concepts of molecular nanotechnology.

Modifies a noun

  • revolution: Perhaps the nuclear industry should claim to be leaders of the nanotechnology revolution.

Noun used with modifier

  • micelle: Development products Proprietary micelle nanotechnology - Our novel drug delivery system which enables insoluble active pharmaceuticals to be solubilised.

Possessives

  • term: Disaggregation of the term ' nanotechnology ' is necessary to have effective regulation.

Preposition: in

  • industry: Is PI the enabling microtechnology for the use of nanotechnology in the process industries?
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