nano

CEFRC1

/ˈnænəʊ/

adjective · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Extremely small, especially one billionth of a unit.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A nanoscale device, such as a robot

Examples

  • Apparently the iPod nano has good sound.

  • Nano speaks six languages.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. A nanotechnological device, such as a computer

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Clipping of nanotechnology.

  2. Clipping of nanosecond.

More examples

In context

  • "Aerographene" owes this ability to its unique structure at the nano level.

  • The Czech government is actively supporting the nano industry through the participation of ministries and universities in research and development programs.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The engineer specialized in working at the blank scale to build tiny machines.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From nano-, from Latin nānus, from Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos).