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nanoparticle

UK/'nænopɑrtɪkl/US/'nænəʊpɑ:tɪkl/

Definitions

n.

A microscopic particle measuring less than 100 nanometers

纳米颗粒;纳米粒子

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
nano-prefix
+
particleroot
=nanoparticle

nano- (billionth; extremely small) + particle = an extremely tiny particle. See particle.

Common Collocations

  • 1.gold nanoparticles金纳米颗粒
  • 2.nanoparticle research纳米颗粒研究

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Gold nanoparticles are used in cancer research.

  • 2.

    The coating contains silver nanoparticles.

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