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nano
[ nan-oh, ney-noh ]
/ ˈnæn oʊ, ˈneɪ noʊ /
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noun
Informal. nanotechnology.
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Origin of nano
By shortening
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Other definitions for nano (2 of 2)
nano-
a combining form with the meaning “very small, minute,” used in the formation of compound words (nanoplankton); in the names of units of measure it has the specific sense “one billionth” (10-9): nanomole; nanosecond.
Origin of nano-
Combining form representing Greek nânos, nánnos dwarf
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British Dictionary definitions for nano
nano-
combining form
denoting 10 –9nanosecond Symbol: n
indicating extreme smallnessnanoplankton
Word Origin for nano-
from Latin nānus dwarf, from Greek nanos
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Scientific definitions for nano
nano-
A prefix that means:
Very small or at a microscopic level, as in nanotube. In this sense, this prefix is sometimes spelled nanno-, as in nannoplankton.
One billionth, as in nanosecond, one billionth of a second.
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Cultural definitions for nano
nano-
A prefix meaning one billionth.
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