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nano-

combining form

Definition of nano-

1 : one billionth (10−9) part of nanosecond
2 : nanotechnology nanomachine
3 : nanoscale nanoparticle nanotube

History and Etymology for nano-

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek nanos dwarf

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nano-

combining form

English Language Learners Definition of nano-

technical : one billionth part of something

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