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Definition of nanostructured

nanostructured

/ˌnæn.oʊˈstrʌk.tʃɚd/
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• adjective

1

Having an engineered or naturally occurring physical structure at the nanoscale (typically between 1 and 100 nanometers), often imparting unique physical, chemical, or mechanical properties.

Example

"The researchers developed a nanostructured coating that significantly improved the efficiency of the solar panel by trapping more light."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century from the prefix 'nano-' (derived from the Greek 'nanos', meaning dwarf) and the adjective 'structured' (from Latin 'structura'), to describe materials engineered at the atomic or molecular scale.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nanostructured. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nanostructured
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