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nanomaterial en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos)bor. Latin nānusbor. English nano- English material English nanomaterial From nano- + material.

Meanings

1. Any material having a structure that has been designed at the nanoscale.
   • […] This method could innovate nanomaterial manufacturing.” 2019 August 6, Ashley Strickland, “Scientists just created the world’s thinnest gold and it’s two atoms thick”, in CNN, archived from the original on 04 Aug 2020:
   • The Environmental Protection Agency detailed its plans on Tuesday for research into the possible health and environmental risks of nanomaterials, tiny substances that are finding growing use in products like sunscreens and industrial adhesives. 2009 September 30, Cornelia Dean, “Nanomaterials Under Study by the E.P.A.”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 21 Jul 2021:
   • Nanomaterials, substances broken down by technology into molecule-size particles, are starting to enter the food chain through well-known food products and their packaging, but there is little acknowledgment by the companies using them, according to a new report from a nonprofit group that works to enhance corporate accountability. Some companies may not even know whether nanomaterials are present in their products, the corporate accountability group As You Sow said. 2013 February 6, Stephanie Strom, “Study Looks at Particles Used in Food”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:

Forms

Deriveds

bionanomaterial

Translations (4)

pl nanomateriał (Translations) · it nanomateriale (Translations) · fi nanomateriaali (Translations) · de Nanomaterial (Translations)