nanoscale

adjective

nano·​scale ˈna-nə-ˌskāl 

ˈna-nō-

: having dimensions measured in nanometers

Examples of nanoscale in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Our work is part of a larger scientific push to understand how confinement and boundaries influence the motion of nanoscale objects. — Ankur Gupta, The Conversation, 10 Nov. 2025

These nanoframes, which are nanoscale metal structures with hollow, frame-like geometries, are of significant interest because of their unique ability to concentrate and manipulate light at very small scales. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026

The nanoscale spintronic oscillators are pillars composed of two ferromagnetic layers separated by a non-magnetic spacer. — IEEE Spectrum, 26 July 2017

Although the device’s foundations rely on atomic-level bonds at nanoscale levels, biochemists like study coauthor Maher El-Kady say the principles are comparatively easy to grasp. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nanoscale

• abigail
• cottontail
• countervail
• fingernail
• martingale
• mesoscale
• microscale
• monorail
• ponytail
• swallowtail
• wensleydale
• yellowtail

Kids Definition

nanoscale

adjective

nano·​scale ˈnan-ə-ˌskā(ə)l 

: having dimensions usually measured in nanometers

Medical Definition

nanoscale

adjective

nano·​scale -ˌskāl 

: having dimensions measured in nanometers

nanoscale macromolecular structures