Definitions
the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)
Word origin
From nano- + technology. Popularized in 1986 by Eric Drexler.
Used in a sentence
“Nanotechnology, the science of creating functional systems on the scale of molecules or smaller, could enable engineers to combine the functions of memory chips and disk drives on a device the size of a dime.”
“Development of applied nanotechnologies is being pursued by at least 15 research-oriented private companies and 69 manufacturers.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Molecular engineering”14 letters
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