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nano-

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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

Other meanings

2. prefix

Derived from the nanotechnology industry.

3. prefix

Very small.

4. noun

A nanotechnological device, such as a computer

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