non-nano en · ADJ
Etymology
From non- + nano (“nanoscale”).
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Larger than nanoscale.
non-nano zinc oxide
That’s because “non-nano” ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are “considered safe for reefs and marine life because smaller particles (nano) may be ingested by marine life,” explains Dr. Camp.
2024 June 21, Danielle Sinay, “Is Sunscreen Bad for You? TikTok’s Anti-SPF Movement, Explained”, in Glamour:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nonnano | alternative | lexicographic |