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nano

/ˈnænəʊ/

Meanings
noun
Nanotechnology.

Examples :

"Scientists use nano to build tiny machines that can deliver medicine directly to sick cells. "
technology science material physics

Related Words

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration medicine

medicine noun

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

"The medicine helped my grandmother feel better after she had the flu. "

Illustration build

build noun

/bɪld/

The physique of a human body; constitution or structure of a human body.

"Rugby players are of sturdy build."

Illustration scientists

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

Illustration cells

cells noun

/sɛlz/

A single-room dwelling for a hermit.

"High in the remote mountains, the monastery offered simple cells to any hermit seeking a life of solitude and prayer. "

Illustration sick

sick noun

/sɪk/

Sick people in general as a group.

"We have to cure the sick."

Illustration tiny

tiny noun

/ˈtaɪni/

A small child; an infant.

"The tiny slept soundly in his crib. "

Illustration use

use noun

/juːz/ /juːs/

The act of using.

"The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations."

Illustration directly

directly adverb

/daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/

In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

"The path from the school to my house goes directly through the park. "

Illustration machines

machines noun

/məˈʃiːnz/

A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.

"The factory uses machines to assemble the toys quickly. "

Illustration deliver

deliver verb

/dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/

To set free from restraint or danger.

"deliver a captive from the prison"

Illustration nanotechnology

nanotechnology noun

/ˌnænoʊtɛkˈnɑlədʒi/ /ˌnænoʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒi/

The science and technology of creating nanoparticles and of manufacturing machines which have sizes within the range of nanometres.

"Scientists are using nanotechnology to develop stronger and lighter materials for building cars. "