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nanoscale

nanoscale

1 7.0
Relating to very small parts or processes at the size of atoms and molecules
  • adjective
  • /ˈnænəˌskeɪl/
  • Specialized
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  • And what you see is a nanoscale confinement of light inside this active layer.
  • nanoscale science
  • nanoscale devices
  • nanoscale science and engineering

Plus the nanoscale structure itself is a poor conductor of heat.

Examples

  • Industrial applications of the nanoscale electrospinning technology focus on enhancing products.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Plus the nanoscale structure itself is a poor conductor of heat.

  • Although such materials are hard to come by, recent advances in nanoscale materials provide new options.

    Academic text (2010)
  • The main application of these nanoscale sensors is to measure a mass load.

    Blog text (21)
  • A University of Pittsburgh team has published a paper that describes a technique for writing nanoscale electronic devices.

    Academic text (2009)
  • When completed, students were able to use the devices to make nanoscale and wet chemistry measurements in science class inquiries.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Furthermore, advances in microscale and nanoscale materials provide a means to improve concrete performance and durability.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Discover how to take full advantage of nanoscale materials in the design and fabrication of leading-edge biomedical devices.

    Blog text (32)
  • Each of the steps can be optimized in a specific nanoscale environment that includes appropriate catalysts, defects, and impurity atoms.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Nanoscale materials are essential for developing cutting-edge technology in electronics.

Synonyms

nanostructured
vsnanoscale
  • Specialized
7.2

Has very small parts that give special properties

refers to the measurement scale itself not the made object's structure
nanotech
vsnanoscale
  • Specialized
5.3

Relating to science that makes very small parts used in electronics or medicine

focuses on the physical measurement and size rather than the scientific field

How Small

nanoscale
  • Specialized
1 7.0
microscopic
52 4.8
macroscopic
  • Specialized
4 5.6

Surface Forms

nanoscale positive

Morphology

nanoscale = scale (transparent) = nano + scale

The meaning follows directly from the combining form 'nano-' plus 'scale' as a measure or range.

Etymology

Nanoscale starts with nano-, from the Greek nanos meaning 'dwarf', and ends with scale, which means 'size'. So nanoscale describes something extremely small, often about one billionth of a meter.