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Definition of nanocrystal

nanocrystal

/ˌnæn.oʊˈkrɪs.təl/
na · no · crys · tal
Plural:nanocrystals
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Adjective:nanocrystalline
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• noun

1

A crystalline particle with at least one dimension measuring less than 100 nanometers, commonly used in nanotechnology, optics, and materials science.

Example

"Researchers incorporated a semiconductor nanocrystal into the display panel to produce brighter, more vivid colors."

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• Rhymes for nanocrystal

• Nearby Words

nanning
nannyberry
nanocomposite
nanocrystal
nanocrystalline
nanomachine
nanoplastic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century from the prefix 'nano-' (from Greek 'nanos' meaning dwarf, denoting a billionth of a meter) and 'crystal' (from Greek 'krustallos' meaning ice).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nanocrystal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nanocrystal
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