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Definition of nanocrystalline

nanocrystalline

/ˌnæn.oʊˈkrɪs.tə.lɪn/
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nanocrystalline Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or consisting of a material structured from microscopic crystals that are on the nanometer scale, typically between 1 and 100 nanometers in size.

Example

"The engineers developed a new nanocrystalline alloy that exhibits exceptional strength and resistance to wear compared to traditional metals."

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• Rhymes for nanocrystalline

• Nearby Words

nanobot
nanocomposite
nanocrystal
nanocrystalline
nanomachine
nanometer
nanoplastic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century from the prefix 'nano-' (derived from the Greek 'nanos' meaning dwarf), denoting the nanometer scale, and 'crystalline'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nanocrystalline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nanocrystalline
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