Nanotechnology
Pronunciation: /ˌnænoʊˌtɛkˈnɑːləˌdʒiː/
Nanotechnology (noun)
- Using very small materials and machines, usually at the nanometre scale, to build or change products and systems.
- Designing and controlling structures at extremely small sizes to affect how substances behave, such as strength or reactivity.
Examples
- Nanotechnology improves materials by working at tiny scales.
- Engineers use nanotechnology to build stronger coatings.