nanobe en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of nano- + microbe; by surface analysis, nano- + -obe. From being nanoscale particles similar to microbes.
Meanings
- (qualifier:geochemistry; microscopy) A structure similar in appearance to a cell, but only nanometres in size. ▸ Nanoscopic abiotic life, acellular life, or protolife.
- (qualifier:geochemistry; microscopy) A structure similar in appearance to a cell, but only nanometres in size. ▸ A nanoscopic self-replicating structure.
- (qualifier:geochemistry; microscopy) A structure similar in appearance to a cell, but only nanometres in size. ▸ Petrified nanoscopic structure, fossil or pseudofossil.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nanobes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
nano- · nanobacterium · nano · nanobacteria · microbe