Definition of "nano-" in Englisch

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1. In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁻⁹ (short scale billionth or long scale milliardth). Symbol: n

2. Derived from the nanotechnology industry.

   • nano- + biology → nanobiology

3. (diminutive) Very small.

   • nano- + particle → nanoparticle
   • nano- + plankton → nanoplankton