small
adjective
of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little.
ultrasmall
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a word derived from
small.
Example Sentences
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"We were able to vary the behavior and effective size of the ultrasmall pores by changing the composition and pH of the reactant solutions," reports Tomoji Kawai, senior author.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 19, 2026
The idea of ultrasmall cars coming to America is unlikely to gain traction due to a lack of consumer demand, as shown by past sales figures.
From Barron's ● Dec. 5, 2025
But in crucial areas, like ultrasmall chips, Chinese companies haven’t been able to keep up with advancements elsewhere.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 13, 2023
Such light has ultrasmall wavelengths that can create much tinier circuitry than is possible with conventional lithography.
From New York Times ● Jul. 4, 2021
“I knew computers were going to get ultrasmall, and I thought it was a matter of time before new input technologies would be needed,” he told Entrepreneur magazine in 2003.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2019
