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nanoworld

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The sphere of influence of nanotechnology

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos)bor. Latin nānusbor. English nano- Proto-Indo-European *weyh1-? Proto-Indo-European *wiHrós Proto-Germanic *weraz Proto-Indo-European *h2el- Proto-Indo-European *h2életi Proto-Germanic *alaną Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Germanic *-þiz Proto-Germanic *aldiz Proto-Germanic *weraldiz Proto-West Germanic *weraldi Old English weorold Middle English world English world English nanoworld From nano- + world.

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Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: nanomonde — the sphere of influence of nanotechnology
  • Greek: νανοκόσμος (nanokósmos) — the sphere of influence of nanotechnology
  • Italian: nanomondo — the sphere of influence of nanotechnology