Nanoscience
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Nanoscience
Nanoscience (pronunciation: /ˈnænoʊˌsaɪəns/) is the study of phenomena and manipulation of materials at atomic, molecular and macromolecular scales, where properties differ significantly from those at a larger scale. The term is derived from the Greek word 'nano' meaning dwarf and the Latin word 'scientia' meaning knowledge.
Etymology
The term 'Nanoscience' is a combination of the prefix 'nano-' and the word 'science'. 'Nano-' is derived from the Greek word 'nanos', meaning dwarf. It is used in the SI to denote a factor of 10-9. 'Science' comes from the Latin word 'scientia', meaning knowledge.
Related Terms
- Nanotechnology: The application of nanoscience in creating new materials and devices.
- Nanomaterials: Materials with structural components smaller than 100 nanometers.
- Nanoparticles: Particles between 1 and 100 nanometers in size.
- Nanomedicine: The medical application of nanotechnology.
- Nanoelectronics: The use of nanotechnology in electronic components.
- Nanoscale: A length scale of 1 to 100 nanometers.
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