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nanoscale

American

[nan-uh-skayl, nay-nuh-] / ˈnæn əˌskeɪl, ˈneɪ nə- /

adjective

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.

noun

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

nanoscale Scientific

/ năn′ə-skāl′ /

Relating to or occurring on a scale of nanometers.

Etymology

Origin of nanoscale

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

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nanoscale

To test that possibility, the researchers created nanoscale versions of the pattern on silicon nitride films using electron beam lithography.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

Their results showed that nanoscale particles once viewed as imperfections to be eliminated could instead provide useful sites for droplet formation.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

The researchers addressed this problem by taking advantage of nanoscale polymer aggregates that had previously been treated as unwanted 'defects' in polymer coatings.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

A nanoscale hollow cavity is surrounded by a porous shell, forming a confined environment where reactants can accumulate.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

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