nano-

/ˈnænəʊ/prefix
Middle School
1

In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁻⁹ (short scale billionth or long scale milliardth). Symbol: n

2

Derived from the nanotechnology industry.

3

Very small.

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