nanoscale

American

[nan-uh-skayl, nay-nuh-] / ˈnæn əˌskeɪl, ˈneɪ nə- /

adjective

of or relating to microscopic particles of matter, devices, etc., that are measured in nanometers or microns.

a nanoscale sensor made of a single molecule.

noun

Measurements. a scale of measurement that uses nanometers or microns as units of measure.

nanoscale Scientific

/ năn′ə-skāl′ /

Relating to or occurring on a scale of nanometers.

Etymology

Origin of nanoscale

First recorded in 1980–85; nano- + scale ²

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nanoscale

These techniques revealed numerous nanoscale iron particles embedded throughout the glassy material.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

The new control method takes advantage of nanoscale antenna wires built into the robot.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026

To observe this behavior, the researchers created a technique for mapping temperature at the nanoscale.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026

Materials such as boron arsenide may allow engineers to direct heat along planned routes with nanoscale accuracy instead of waiting for it to spread and then trying to remove it.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026

Rather than modifying the ink with surfactants or chemically altering the particles, they dispersed nanoscale ultra fine bubbles throughout the liquid.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026

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