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

A team of researchers led by Sergey Frolov, a physics professor at the University of Pittsburgh, along with collaborators from Minnesota and Grenoble, carried out a series of replication studies focused on topological effects in nanoscale superconducting and semiconducting devices.

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A group of scientists, including Sergey Frolov, professor of physics at the University of Pittsburgh, and coauthors from Minnesota and Grenoble have undertaken several replication studies centered around topological effects in nanoscale superconducting or semiconducting devices.

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More broadly, it shows that shaping empty space can be just as important as selecting the right material when designing nanoscale light-matter interactions.

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Photonic crystals are nanoscale materials designed to control how light behaves.

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The discovery could point to new strategies for treating malaria and also offer insights for designing nanoscale robotic systems.

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