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

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nanoscale

"That tells us we can potentially tune electrical behavior by carefully controlling curvature at the nanoscale."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026

His research in coherent nanoscale laser spectroscopy helped make it possible to study molecules with atomic-scale precision.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026

In biology, techniques such as coherent Raman spectroscopy allow researchers to examine viruses and other structures at the nanoscale, providing valuable insights into the microscopic world.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 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