nanoparticle

American  

[nan-oh-pahr-ti-kuhl, nay-noh-] / ˈnæn oʊˌpɑr tɪ kəl, ˈneɪ noʊ- /

noun

1. a microscopic particle of matter that is measured on the nanoscale, usually one that measures less than 100 nanometers.

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nanoparticle British  

/ ˈnænəʊˌpɑːtɪkəl /

noun

1. a particle with dimensions less than 100 nanometres

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Etymology

Origin of nanoparticle

First recorded in 1980–85; nano- + particle

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nanoparticle

With both elevated ozone and high concentrations of terpenes present, nanoparticle production became even more intense.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

Unwanted DNA fragments remained attached to the nanoparticle surfaces, while the desired fragments containing sticky ends stayed in solution.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026

The precisely controlled nanoparticle array-based model electrode developed by the researchers also provides a way to identify where catalysts operate and how they function in real energy systems.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026

They then coated the particles with long molecular chains that acted like sticky connectors and allowed them to assemble into larger, ordered structures known as nanoparticle superlattices.

From Science Daily ● May 30, 2026

The companies had accused Moderna of using their patented lipid nanoparticle technology—the delivery system featured in Moderna’s Spikevax Covid-19 vaccine—without permission.

From Barron's ● May 1, 2026

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