mechanosynthesis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Latin mēchanicusder. Old French mecaniquebor. Middle English mekanyk English mechan(ic) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English mechano- English synthesis English mechanosynthesis From mechano- + synthesis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The direct manipulation of individual molecules using an atomic force microscope.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mechanosyntheses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |