nano-

Meaning

1. (morpheme) In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁻⁹ (short scale billionth or long scale milliardth). Symbol: n
2. (morpheme) Derived from the nanotechnology industry.
3. (diminutive, morpheme) Very small.

Synonyms

n

Translations

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈnænəʊ/

Etymology

From Latin nānus (“dwarf”), from Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos).