nanobalance en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos)bor. Latin nānusbor. English nano- Latin bilanx Vulgar Latin *bilancia Old French balancebor. Middle English balaunce English balance English nanobalance From nano- + balance.
Meanings
- A nanoscale mechanical resonator used to measure the mass of particles and molecules down to zeptogram scale.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nanobalances | Number=Plur | lexicographic |