/ ˌnænəʊtekˈnɒlədʒi; NAmE -ˈnɑːl-/ noun
[ U ] the branch of technology that deals with structures that are less than 100 nanometres long. Scientists often build these structures using individual molecules of substances.
► nano·tech·nolo·gist noun
► nano·tech·no·logic·al / ˌnænəʊˌteknəˈlɒdʒɪkl; NAmE -ˈlɑːdʒ-/ adjective :
nanotechnological research