Prefix
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10 (short scale billionth or long scale milliardth). Symbol: n
Derived from the nanotechnology industry.
nano- + biology → nanobiology
(diminutive) Very small.
nano- + particle → nanoparticle
nano- + plankton → nanoplankton
These scaffolds possess macro-, micro-, and nano- structured pores and the porosity can be tailored for specific applications. Source: Internet
Combined with other nano- and microfabrication technologies, citation citation cold welding is anticipated to have potential applications in the future bottom-up assembly of metallic one-dimensional nanostructures. Source: Internet
The existence and importance of nano- and even smaller plankton was only discovered during the 1980s, but they are thought to make up the largest proportion of all plankton in number and diversity. Source: Internet