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    Nano (en. Elder brother)

    /'nano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Unit of measurement that represents one billionth of a part.
    The distance between atoms is on the order of nanos.
    La distancia entre los átomos es del orden de los nanos.
    Element or device at the nanometer scale.
    Nanodevices are revolutionizing electronics.
    Los nanodispositivos están revolucionando la electrónica.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'nanos,' which means 'dwarf' or 'small.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nanotechnology
    Technology that is based on the control of matter at the molecular level.
    nano tecnología
    nanoscale
    Measurement scale that encompasses dimensions of nanometers.
    nanoescala

    Related Words

    nanometer
    Unit of measurement that is equivalent to one billionth of a meter.
    nanómetro
    nanoparticle
    Particle of nanometric size, used in various scientific and technological applications.
    nanopartícula

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial way to refer to something very small.
    That car is so small it looks like a toy.
    Ese coche es tan nano que parece un juguete.
    Description of someone who is of short stature.
    I had never seen it before; it's an incredible little one.
    Nunca lo había visto, es un nano increíble.