nanoscale

American  

[nan-uh-skeyl, ney-nuh-] / ˈnæn əˌskeɪl, ˈneɪ nə- /

adjective

1. 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.

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noun

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

nanoscale Scientific  

/ năn′ə-skāl′ /

1. Relating to or occurring on a scale of nanometers.

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Etymology

Origin of nanoscale

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

Example Sentences

"Because of their stability and extremely small size, these vortices offer a new route to controlling magnetism at the nanoscale and provide insight into universal topological physics in two-dimensional systems."

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"At this stage, our work demonstrates the full sequence of phases expected for the two-dimensional six-state clock model and establishes the conditions under which nanoscale magnetic vortices naturally emerge in a purely two-dimensional magnet," Baldini said.

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That possibility could lead to new discoveries in fundamental physics as well as future concepts for nanoscale electronic devices.

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Professor Tang, who is part of the Flinders Institute for NanoScale Science and Technology, says developing sustainable alternatives for food packaging and other single use plastic products is essential to slowing the rise of global pollution.

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Research from Mirkin's laboratory shows that arranging antigens and adjuvants into carefully designed nanoscale structures can significantly improve outcomes.

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