English

Noun

nanoparticle ‎(plural nanoparticles)

1. any microscopic particle less than about 100 nanometers (nm) in diameter. In aerosol science, the term is often reserved for particles less than 50 nm in diameter; the term "ultrafine particles" is used for particles less than 100 nm in diameter.

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See also

• nanotechnology
• quantum dot
• ultrafine particle