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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

nanocrystal

IPA: /ˈnænəˌkrɪstl/

KK: /ˈnænəˌkrɪstl/

noun

Definition: A tiny crystal that has a size in the nanometer range, often used in materials science and nanotechnology.

Example: Researchers are studying the properties of nanocrystals for use in advanced electronics.

nanogram

IPA: /ˈnænəˌɡræm/

KK: /ˈnænəˌɡræm/

noun

Definition: A unit of mass equal to one billionth of a gram.

Example: The scientist measured the sample in nanograms to ensure precision.

nanomachine

IPA: /ˈnænəˌməʃin/

KK: /ˈnænəˌməˌʃin/

noun

Definition: A tiny mechanical device made using very small technology, usually measured in nanometers.

Example: Scientists are developing new nanomachines that can repair cells in the human body.

nanometer

IPA: /ˈnænəˌmiːtə/

KK: /nænəˌmiːtər/

noun

Definition: A unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter.

Example: The width of a human hair is about 80,000 to 100,000 nanometers.

nanoparticle

IPA: /ˈnænəˌpɑːtɪkəl/

KK: /ˈnænəˌpɑrtɪkəl/

noun

Definition: A very small particle that is less than 100 nanometers in size, often used in science and technology.

Example: Researchers are studying the effects of nanoparticles in medicine.

nanoscale

IPA: /ˈnænəˌskeɪl/

KK: /ˈnænəˌskeɪl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a size or scale that is measured in nanometers, which are one billionth of a meter.

Example: The researchers are studying nanoscale materials to improve the efficiency of solar cells.

nanosecond

IPA: /ˈnænəˌsɛkənd/

KK: /ˈnænəˌsɛkənd/

noun

Definition: A unit of time equal to one billionth of a second, often used to measure very short durations.

Example: The computer processes data in nanoseconds, making it extremely fast.

nanostructure

IPA: /ˈnænəˌstrʌk.tʃər/

KK: /ˈnænəˌstrʌk.tʃər/

noun

Definition: A type of structure that is very small, typically at the scale of molecules or tiny particles, often used in science and technology.

Example: Researchers are studying the properties of nanostructures to improve electronic devices.

nanotechnology

IPA: /ˌnænəʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒi/

KK: /nænəˈtɛk.nəˌlɒdʒ.i/

noun

Definition: The field of science that involves creating and using very small devices and materials at the level of atoms and molecules.

Example: Nanotechnology is being used to develop new medical treatments and materials.

nanotesla

IPA: /ˌnænəˈtɛslə/

KK: /nænoʊˈtɛslə/

noun

Definition: A very small unit of measurement for magnetic flux density, equal to one billionth of a tesla.

Example: The magnetic field strength was measured in nanoteslas.

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