nanoscale

adjective

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

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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 That leaves us to one of the hidden treasures of the MIT campus – a set of innovative nano labs allowing users to really explore the potential of the nanoscale world. John Werner, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 So as the material bends or flexes, electrical signals are created and transmitted in the nanoscale graphene, and then this is used to interpret the head position. Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 16 Sep. 2024 Then there’s the Characterization lab, a high-performance laboratory for processes like spectroscopy and other types of nanoscale work. John Werner, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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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