Nano- Definition

nanō, nanə
prefix
Extremely small.
Nannoplankton.
American Heritage
One billionth (10−9 ).
Nanosecond.
American Heritage

In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−9. Symbol: n.

Wiktionary

Derived from the nanotechnology industry.

Wiktionary
affix
One billionth part of (a specified unit); the factor 10-9
Nanosecond.
Webster's New World
Of or having to do with nanotechnology.
Nanochip.
Webster's New World
noun
Abbreviation for the iPod Nano.
Wiktionary

Origin of Nano-

  • Greek nānos, nannos little old man, dwarf from nannās uncle

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin nanus (“dwarf"), from Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nanos).

    From Wiktionary

Nano- Sentence Examples

  • Chile saltpetre, cubic nitre or sodium nitrate, NaNO,, occurs under the same conditions as ordinary saltpetre in deposits covering immense areas in South America, which are known locally as caliche or terra salitrosa, and abound especially in the provinces of Tarapaca and Antofagasta in Chile.

  • The acid is found to exist to a slight extent in the free condition in some waters, but chiefly occurs in combination with various metals, as nitrates, principally as nitre or saltpetre, KN03, and Chile saltpetre, NaNO 3.

  • X-Clip Sports armband Adjustable, cushioned armband for iPod nano with a detachable protective case.

  • The conductive particles (nano or micro) may be metallic, coated insulating particles or based intrinsically conductive particles (nano or micro) may be metallic, coated insulating particles or based intrinsically conductive polymers.

  • Nano Reef tank 11 gallon Bow Front i have a approx 11 gallon tank which is semi.. .

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