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nanocrystal

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A crystalline entity whose size is measured in nanometers; an individual nanometer-sized crystal of such a material.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos)bor. Latin nānusbor. English nano- English crystal English nanocrystal From nano- + crystal.

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Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: nanocristal — nanometer sized crystal
  • Georgian: ნანოკრისტალი (nanoḳrisṭali) — nanometer sized crystal
  • German: Nanokristall — nanometer sized crystal
  • Italian: nanocristallo — nanometer sized crystal
  • Spanish: nanocristal — nanometer sized crystal
  • Swedish: nanokristall — nanometer sized crystal