nanoscale
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of nanoscale
Example Sentences
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"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
Because the particles and interactions occur at the nanoscale, directly observing them is extremely difficult.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
More importantly, they were able to create detailed nanoscale maps showing not just whether electronic order is present, but how strong it is and how it connects across different regions.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
At the nanoscale, changes in structure can also influence how cells behave, opening possible applications in bioengineering.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
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