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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nano-
combining form
Word Origin for nano-
from Latin nānus dwarf, from Greek nanos
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