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Definition of nanostructure

nanostructure

/ˌnæn.oʊˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
nan · o · struc · ture
Plural:nanostructures
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Adjective:nanostructural
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• noun

1

A physical structure or arrangement of matter that has at least one dimension on the nanoscale, typically ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers.

Example

"Researchers engineered a novel carbon nanostructure to significantly improve the electrical conductivity of the battery."

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• Rhymes for nanostructure

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century from the prefix 'nano-' (from Greek 'nanos', meaning dwarf) and 'structure' (from Latin 'structura', meaning a fitting together or building), reflecting the emergence of nanotechnology.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nanostructure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nanostructure
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