Nanotechnology

Pronunciation: /ˌnænoʊˌtɛkˈnɑːləˌdʒiː/

Nanotechnology (noun)

  1. Using very small materials and machines, usually at the nanometre scale, to build or change products and systems.
  2. 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.