nanoscaleparticle
nounUK /ˈnænəʊskeɪl ˈpɑːtɪkəl/
US /ˈnænoʊskeɪl ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/
A nanoscaleparticle is a tiny piece of matter so small you need a powerful microscope to see it.
Scientists use nanoscaleparticles to make special coatings that keep surfaces clean.
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2. A particle whose size falls between about 1 and 100 nanometers in at least one dimension.
The lab measured each nanoscaleparticle to confirm it was under 100 nanometers wide.
3. A building block used in nanotechnology to engineer new materials with special properties.
Engineers added a nanoscaleparticle to the plastic to make it stronger and lighter.
4. A tiny airborne or suspended speck that can behave differently from larger dust because of its size.
Air filters are designed to trap every nanoscaleparticle before it reaches the room.