Nanoparticle

Pronunciation: /ˈnænoʊˌpɑrtɪkəl/

Definitions of nanoparticle

noun a very small particle with dimensions in the nanometer range, typically consisting of a few atoms or molecules

Example Sentences

A1 A nanoparticle is a very small particle.

A2 Scientists are studying the properties of nanoparticles.

B1 Nanoparticles are used in various industries for their unique characteristics.

B2 The medical field is exploring the potential of nanoparticles for drug delivery.

C1 Researchers are investigating the environmental impact of nanoparticles.

C2 The development of nanoparticle-based technologies is advancing rapidly.

Examples of nanoparticle in a Sentence

formal The researchers studied the behavior of the nanoparticle in different environments.

informal I heard that nanoparticle technology is really advanced these days.

slang Have you seen the latest nanoparticle gizmo? It's pretty cool.

figurative The nanoparticle of hope seemed to be fading as the situation worsened.

Grammatical Forms of nanoparticle

• plural: nanoparticles
• comparative: more nanoparticle
• superlative: most nanoparticle
• present tense: nanoparticle
• future tense: will nanoparticle
• perfect tense: have nanoparticled
• continuous tense: is nanoparticling
• singular: nanoparticle
• positive degree: nanoparticle
• infinitive: to nanoparticle
• gerund: nanoparticling
• participle: nanoparticled

Origin and Evolution of nanoparticle

First Known Use: 1962 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nanoparticle' originated from the combination of the prefix 'nano-' meaning extremely small and the word 'particle'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'nanoparticle' was first used in 1962 to describe particles with dimensions on the order of nanometers. Over time, the usage of the word has become more common in the field of nanotechnology to refer to particles with specific properties and applications at the nanoscale.