Meaning of the word nanoscale in English

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nanoscale

US /ˈnænoʊˌskeɪl/
UK /ˈnænəʊˌskeɪl/
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Noun

a scale of measurement for objects or phenomena with dimensions typically between 1 and 100 nanometers

Example:
At the nanoscale, materials can exhibit very different physical properties.
Scientists are studying how particles behave on the nanoscale.

Adjective

relating to or occurring at the nanoscale

Example:
The lab is developing nanoscale devices for medical imaging.
Nanoscale engineering allows for the creation of stronger materials.