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Definition of nanocrystalline

nanocrystalline

/ˌnæn.oʊˈkrɪs.tə.lɪn/
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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

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nanocomposite
nanocrystal
nanocrystalline
nanomachine
nanoplastic
nanoscience

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'.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nanocrystalline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nanocrystalline
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