Nanoscience

Definition:

The study of phenomena and manipulation of materials at nanoscale, where properties differ significantly from those at a larger scale.

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 - Nanoparticle - Nanoscale - Nanostructure - Nanotechnology

Translation(s):

Deutsch: Nanowissenschaften
Español: Nanociencia
Français: Nanoscience