nanoparticle
Any microscopic particle less than about 100 nanometers in diameterAny microscopic particle less than about 100 nanometers (nm) in diameter.
» The scientists used nanoparticles.
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1 sensesAny microscopic particle less than about 100 nanometers (nm) in diameter.
Nanoteilchen, Nanopartikel
наночасти́цаnanočastíca
Examples
3 sentencesThe scientists used nanoparticles.
The ingredients in this thermoelectric recipe include carbon nanotubes, polymers and a carbon material called graphene, which is a nanoparticle.
A fluffy pink fungus that decorates itself with gold nanoparticles has been found in Western Australia.
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Forms
plural: nanoparticles| Singular | nanoparticle |
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