Nanotechnology is an engineering discipline focused on the production and manipulation of extremely small structures (those smaller than 100 nanometers). If that seems small, it is: a nanometer is one billionth of a meter. Scientists dealing at this level are working with atoms and molecules. The actual world of nanotechnology is increasingly including discoveries in energy, vaccinations, computing, and agriculture.
Synonyms: Nanotech, Nanoscience
Related Terms: Nanotechnological, Nanotechnologist
