nanotech

/ˈnænoʊˌtek/ /ˈnænəˌtek/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"Researchers believe that nanotech will revolutionize medicine by delivering drugs directly to cancer cells. "

Related Words

creating verb

/kɹiːˈeɪtɪŋ/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

delivering verb

/dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/ /dəˈlɪvərɪŋ/

To set free from restraint or danger.

"deliver a captive from the prison"

nanometres noun

/ˈnænoʊmiːtərz/ /ˈnænəˌmiːtərz/

An SI subunit of length equal to 10-9 metres. Symbol: nm

"Many computer chips have components that measure only a few nanometres in size. "

technology noun

/tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

The organization of knowledge for practical purposes.

"The new technology in our school's library allows students to access millions of books online. "

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. "

revolutionize verb

/ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/ /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənaɪz/

To radically or significantly change, as in a revolution

"The new app revolutionized how students learn math by making it more interactive and fun. "

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. "

nanoparticles noun

/ˈnænoʊˌpɑːrtɪklz/ /ˈneɪnoʊˌpɑːrtɪklz/

Any microscopic particle less than about 100 nanometers (nm) in diameter. In aerosol science, the term is often reserved for particles less than 50 nm in diameter; the term "ultrafine particles" is used for particles less than 100 nm in diameter.

"Sunscreen contains nanoparticles that help protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. "

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. "

science noun

/ˈsaɪəns/

A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

"Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art."

manufacturing verb

/ˌmænjʊˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/

To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.

"The factory is manufacturing new bicycles for the upcoming spring season. "

researchers noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃərz/ /riˈsɜːrtʃərz/

One who researches.

"Researchers are studying the effects of exercise on mental health. "