Word: nanoparticles
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: nan
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Definition: Plural of nanoparticle; usually defined as a particle of matter that is between 1 and 100 nanometres (nm) in diameter
Morphemes:
Affix: nano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Derived from the nanotechnology industry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nanus
Language: la
Decoded: nanus
Meaning: dwarf
Affix: particle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: particula
Language: la
Decoded: particula
Meaning: small part, particle
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).