nanoparticle

[ nan-oh-pahr-ti-kuhl, ney-noh- ]

noun

1. a microscopic particle of matter that is measured on the nanoscale, usually one that measures less than 100 nanometers.

nanoparticle

/ ˈnænəʊˌpɑːtɪkəl /

noun

1. a particle with dimensions less than 100 nanometres

Word History and Origins

Origin of nanoparticle¹

First recorded in 1980–85; nano- + particle

Example Sentences

The researchers now would use the same lipid nanoparticle delivery concept -- the same materials even -- but with a protein payload.

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Yet, the efficacy of this approach depends on various factors such as nanoparticle type and solvent choice, necessitating a systematic analysis for optimal metasurface performance.

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In their research, the team meticulously designed experiments to evaluate the impact of nanoparticle concentration and solvent selection on pattern transfer and UV metaholograms.

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A nanoparticle is a fleck of material ranging in size approximately between 1 and 100 nanometers.

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In pursuit of more therapeutic approaches, the Dr. Kalin's lab developed a nanoparticle delivery system to successfully deliver FZD4 to pulmonary endothelium, which decreased lung tumor growth and metastasis in pre-clinical models of lung cancer.

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