nanoscale

adjective

nano·​scale ˈna-nə-ˌskāl How to pronounce nanoscale (audio)
ˈna-nō-
: having dimensions measured in nanometers

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Data is stored on that film in the form of a series of nanoscale indentations. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024 Those nanoscale hooks, when locked in, can bear loads reaching up to 20 grams. Ars Technica, 27 Nov. 2024 In research described in the journal Nature Energy, the researchers peered into the nanoscale structure of these crystals with atomic force microcscopy. IEEE Spectrum, 6 July 2016 The basic memory element in MRAM is a magnetic tunnel junction, a nanoscale sandwich of two magnetic layers separated by a thin insulating dielectric barrier. Pedram Khalili, IEEE Spectrum, 26 June 2015 See all Example Sentences for nanoscale 

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nanoscale was in 1986

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“Nanoscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nanoscale. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

nanoscale

adjective
nano·​scale ˈnan-ə-ˌskā(ə)l How to pronounce nanoscale (audio)
: having dimensions usually measured in nanometers

Medical Definition

nanoscale

adjective
nano·​scale -ˌskāl How to pronounce nanoscale (audio)
: having dimensions measured in nanometers
nanoscale macromolecular structures

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