noun
- The branch of science and technology that deals with the study and manipulation of matter at the nanometer scale (one billionth of a meter), including the properties and applications of nanoparticles and nanostructures.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Interdisciplinary field combining physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering
Examples
- Nanosciences have opened new possibilities for developing stronger and lighter materials.
- Researchers in nanosciences are working on applications in medicine and electronics.
- The university established a center dedicated to nanosciences and nanotechnology.
- Nanosciences enable scientists to engineer materials at the atomic and molecular level.
- Advances in nanosciences could revolutionize how we treat diseases in the future.