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nanoparticle

/ˈnænəʊˌpɑːtɪkl/

/ˈnænəˌpɑrtɪkəl/

nanoparticlenoun

nanoparticles

/ˈnænəʊˌpɑːtɪkl/

/ˈnænəˌpɑrtɪkəl/

Translations

Nanoparticles are used in various medical applications.

Наночастицы используются в различных медицинских приложениях.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

colloidal particle

submicron particle

nanoscale particle

ultrafine particle

quantum dot

nanoparticleadjective

/ˈnænəʊˌpɑːtɪkl̩/

/ˈnænoʊˌpɑrtɪkəl/

Used attributively to modify a following noun, e.g. "nanoparticle formulation"

Definitions

Relating to, consisting of, or involving nanoparticles.

Nanoparticle coatings can improve the durability of medical implants.

Synonyms