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Nanoparticle

Definition:

Particle with one or more dimensions of the order of 100 nm or less.

(Note: In the present publication on Nanotechnologies, nanoparticles are considered to have two or more dimensions at the nanoscale)

Source: based on SCENIHR’s opinion on the  appropriateness of existing methodologies to assess the potential risks associated with engineered and adventitious products of nanotechnologies

Related words:

Nanomaterial - Nanometre - Nanoscale - Nanoscience - Nanostructure - Nanotechnology

Translation(s):

Deutsch: Nanopartikel
Español: Nanopartícula
Français: Nanoparticule


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9-5-2008