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

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nanoscale

Those tiny spaces exist throughout nature and technology, including nanoscale pores, membranes, and biological channels.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026

This will enable lightweight and long-lasting consumer gadgets, long-range military drones and even nanoscale robots.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

The breakthrough came from making nanoscale modifications to the substrate itself.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026

"We synthesize unique nanoscale building blocks and stack them into interesting structures. In this case, we were able to stabilize these theorized transitional structures and demonstrate important quantum optical properties."

From Science Daily ● May 30, 2026

To be sure, commercial aerospace and nanoscale chip manufacturing are very different industries.

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026