nanoparticle

UK
/ˈnænəʊˌpɑːtɪkl/
US
/ˈnænəˌpɑrtɪkəl/

Translations

nanoparticlenoun
nanoparticles
pl
UK
/ˈnænəʊˌpɑːtɪkl/
US
/ˈnænəˌpɑrtɪkəl/
Researchers are exploring the use of nanoparticles to deliver drugs directly to cancer cells.
Les chercheurs explorent l'utilisation des nanoparticules pour administrer des médicaments directement aux cellules cancéreuses.
Synonyms
colloidal particle
submicron particle
nanoscale particle
ultrafine particle
quantum dot
nanoparticleadjective
UK
/ˈnænəʊˌpɑːtɪkl̩/
US
/ˈnænoʊˌpɑrtɪkəl/
Used attributively to modify a following noun, e.g. "nanoparticle formulation"
Nanoparticle coatings can improve the durability of medical implants.
Les revêtements nanoparticulaires peuvent améliorer la durabilité des implants médicaux.

Definitions

nanoparticlenoun
A microscopic particle whose size is measured in nanometers, typically used in various fields such as medicine, electronics, and materials science.
Researchers are exploring the use of nanoparticles to deliver drugs directly to cancer cells.
nanoparticleadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or involving nanoparticles.
Nanoparticle coatings can improve the durability of medical implants.