Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nanotechnology

/ˌnænoʊtɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.02 in modern English

Syllables: nan-otech-nol-o-gy
IPA: /ˌnænoʊtɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/

23

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

6

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The science and technology of creating nanoparticles and of manufacturing machines which have sizes within the range of nanometres (1–100 nm).

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The first such review would also include a study of whether it is feasible to create nanoscale devices that can assemble themselves or copies of themselves molecule by molecule -- a subject of fierce debate among nanotechnology experts."
"Nanotechnology, the science of creating functional systems on the scale of molecules or smaller, could enable engineers to combine the functions of memory chips and disk drives on a device the size of a dime."
"Development of applied nanotechnologies is being pursued by at least 15 research-oriented private companies and 69 manufacturers."

Etymology

From nano- + technology. Popularized in 1986 by Eric Drexler.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: nano-

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌnænoʊtɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/

Usage

Inflected Forms

nanotechnologies (plural)

Derived Forms

bionanotechnology myconanotechnology nano nanotech nanotechnologist

Frequently Paired Words

nanomaterial nanoscale gigatechnology

Rhymes With

apology mythology epistemology phonology electrobiology technology appropriate technology psychology biology ideology theology geology

Questions

How do you pronounce nanotechnology?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌnænoʊtɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/.
What does nanotechnology mean?: The science and technology of creating nanoparticles and of manufacturing machines which have sizes within the range of nanometres (1–100 nm).
Where does nanotechnology come from?: From nano- + technology. Popularized in 1986 by Eric Drexler.

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